The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Loja
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Loja is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Loja will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 1 trains that leave Madrid for Loja every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 363 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Loja
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Loja among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 363 km
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£54 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid to Loja train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Loja trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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02196 | On time 18:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h54 | 21:44 Loja | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Loja
Trains from Madrid to Loja run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 363 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 363 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 06:27 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: AVE from Madrid to Loja trainsAVE trains will get you between Madrid and Loja from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Madrid to Loja train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Loja 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 Loja, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Loja
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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