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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 on 23 Sept
£47
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£65
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
3 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
4 h 20 m
Trains on 23 Sept
2
Distance
610 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Roses to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Roses to Madrid will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 2 trains from Roses to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 610 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Roses to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £88, while a coach costs an average of £153.
Distance: 610 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price | £108 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 36m Average total duration 29h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Roses to Madrid:
A train is £65 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Roses to Madrid costing on average £153.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 6m.
The journey is about 2h 39m faster (4h 33m by train vs 7h 12m by car) and roughly £21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£88 vs £108). 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.
Direct services run with AVE.
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 Roses to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:55 Roses | 4h49 | 18:44 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 6:53 Roses | 3h59 | 10:52 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Roses to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 610 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 610 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 5:28 |
Last train 19:34 |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roses 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 Roses to Madrid trains use the Figueres Vilafant to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Roses and Madrid 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.
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