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Working-style windmill museum showing traditional milling machinery and the landscape that inspired Cervantes’ famous episode.
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Campo de Criptana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Campo de Criptana will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 4 trains that leave Madrid for Campo de Criptana every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 123 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 42 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Campo de Criptana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 123 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Campo de Criptana trains for today, Thursday 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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18040 | Delayed 14:37 Atocha-Cercanías | 1h40 | 14:17 14:17Campo De Criptana | 0 changesdirect | |
18042 | On time 18:40 Atocha-Cercanías | 1h34 | 20:14 Campo De Criptana | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Madrid to Campo de Criptana run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 123 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 123 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:42 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Campo de Criptana — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Campo de Criptana trip today.
Working-style windmill museum showing traditional milling machinery and the landscape that inspired Cervantes’ famous episode.
Interpretation centre presenting the town’s windmill culture, local history and the wider landscape of La Mancha.
Windmill interpreting actress Sara Montiel’s life and career, combining local identity with a distinctive cultural theme.
The town’s signature ridge lined with windmills, ideal for walking, photography and broad views across the plains of La Mancha.
Historic hillside quarter of whitewashed houses and narrow lanes, full of local character and close to the windmills.
Main square framed by civic buildings and everyday town life, a practical stop for orientation and atmosphere.
A hearty La Mancha stew of chickpeas, vegetables and pork. It is a rural classic closely linked to local home cooking and winter meals.
A rich dish made from almorta flour cooked with garlic, paprika, oil and often pork. It is one of the best-known traditional foods of La Mancha.
A rustic scramble of eggs with tomatoes, peppers, onion and sometimes cured ham. It is a simple Manchego staple served in homes and taverns.
Traditional restaurant known for Manchego cooking and a relaxed local atmosphere near the famous windmills area.
Established local dining spot serving regional dishes, grilled meats and tapas in an informal setting popular with residents and visitors.
Well-known venue for Castilian-La Mancha cuisine with a more polished dining room, suitable for a longer sit-down meal.
More affordable than larger Spanish tourist cities. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while accommodation and local transport costs are usually modest for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. Taxi tips are optional; rounding up the fare is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Campo de Criptana 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 Campo de Criptana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Campo de Criptana trains use the Madrid Chamartín to Alcázar De San Juan station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Campo de Criptana train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
Campo De Criptana is 1 km from Campo de Criptana city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Campo De Criptana has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Campo De Criptana.
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