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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 20 Sept
£89
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£116
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
4 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
7 h 17 m
Trains on 20 Sept
4
Distance
489 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Fernando to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Fernando to Madrid will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 4 trains from San Fernando to Madrid, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 489 km distance in an average of 7 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 38 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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06167Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Fernando to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 489 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Fernando to Madrid:
A train is £15 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Fernando to Madrid costing on average £38.
A train is £156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Fernando to Madrid costing on average £179.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
Coach takes on average 9h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for San Fernando to Madrid trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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02075 | On time 6:46 San Fernando-Bahía Sur | 4h21 | 11:07 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
02075+ 06167 | On time 6:46 San Fernando-Bahía Sur | 11h38 | 18:24 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02075+ 06127 | On time 6:46 San Fernando-Bahía Sur | 8h16 | 15:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02075+ 06097 | On time 6:46 San Fernando-Bahía Sur | 4h54 | 11:40 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02135 | 13:23 San Fernando-Bahía Sur | 4h40 | 18:03 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
13017+ 06217 | 17:35 San Fernando-Bahía Sur | 5h37 | 23:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
02175 | 18:13 San Fernando-Bahía Sur | 4h23 | 22:36 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from San Fernando to Madrid run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 489 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 489 km |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 19:40 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Fernando 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 San Fernando to Madrid trains use the San Fernando Bahía Sur to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare San Fernando and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Fernando Bahía Sur is 1 km from San Fernando city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
San Fernando Bahía Sur has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at San Fernando Bahía Sur.
ATMs are available at San Fernando Bahía Sur.
Available at San Fernando Bahía Sur: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Fernando Bahía Sur.
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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