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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.
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Medinaceli to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Medinaceli to Madrid will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Medinaceli for Madrid every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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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35501Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Medinaceli to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 £12, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 136 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Medinaceli to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35503 | 10:50 Medinaceli | 3h23 | 14:13 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
35501 | 16:14 Medinaceli | 3h27 | 19:41 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Medinaceli to Madrid run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 19:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 5 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Medinaceli 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 Medinaceli to Madrid trains use the Medinaceli to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Medinaceli and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Medinaceli is 1 km from Medinaceli city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Medinaceli has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Medinaceli.
Accessibility facilities are available at Medinaceli.
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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