
1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Meals to buy
- Snacks to buy
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 h 55 m
Trains on 18 Sept
10
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación you need to make at least one change.
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15642Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £154.
Distance: 371 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price | £154 Average Price | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación costing on average £58.
A train is £102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación costing on average £154.
Other travel options to Canfranc-Estación take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Coach takes on average 5h 21m.
The journey is about 1m faster (4h 31m by train vs 4h 32m by car) and roughly £19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£52 vs £71). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Canfranc-Estación trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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06261+ 15640 | On time 6:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 5h53 | 12:02 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
03301+ 15640 | On time 6:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 5h35 | 12:02 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
03073+ 15642 | On time 7:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h21 | 19:48 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
03093+ 15642 | On time 9:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h21 | 19:48 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
06011+ 15642 | 9:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h51 | 19:48 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
03303+ 15642 | On time 10:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h21 | 19:48 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
06111+ 15642 | On time 11:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h26 | 19:48 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
03113+ 15642 | On time 11:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h21 | 19:48 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
06121+ 15642 | On time 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h26 | 19:48 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
03123+ 15642 | On time 12:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h21 | 19:48 Canfranc International | 1 change | |
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Trains from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 371 km distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 371 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 18:47 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Canfranc-Estación 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 Canfranc-Estación, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Canfranc-Estación trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Canfranc station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Canfranc-Estación train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Canfranc has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Canfranc.
ATMs are available at Canfranc.
Available at Canfranc: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Canfranc.
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