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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Roda to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Roda to Madrid will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 4 trains from La Roda to Madrid, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 188 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from La Roda to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 188 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for La Roda to Madrid trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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06775 | 8:42 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h41 | 10:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06535 | 13:50 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h33 | 15:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06585 | 18:51 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h32 | 20:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06615 | 21:49 Albacete-Los Llanos | 1h38 | 23:27 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Roda to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Roda to Madrid trains use the La Roda De Albacete to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare La Roda and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Roda De Albacete is 2 km from La Roda city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
La Roda De Albacete has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at La Roda De Albacete.
ATMs are available at La Roda De Albacete.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Roda De Albacete.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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