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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 19 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
5 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
5 h 49 m
Trains on 19 Sept
4
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Roque 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 Roque to Madrid will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 4 trains from San Roque to Madrid, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 490 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 54 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 train as it is the most popular option from San Roque to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. 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 train costs an average of £55, while a coach costs an average of £144.
Distance: 490 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £144 Average Price | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Roque to Madrid:
A train is £95 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from San Roque to Madrid costing on average £149.
A train is £300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Roque to Madrid costing on average £354.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
Coach takes on average 29h 24m.
The journey is about 38m faster (5h 33m by train vs 6h 11m by car) and roughly £39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£55 vs £94). 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 Renfe INTERCITY.
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 San Roque to Madrid trains for tomorrow, 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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![]() | 14:00 San Roque | 5h53 | 19:53 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:23 San Roque | 5h35 | 19:58 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 San Roque | 5h53 | 20:53 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 San Roque | 5h54 | 21:04 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from San Roque to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 490 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 490 km |
Average train duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 8:00 |
Last train 16:10 |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Roque 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 Roque to Madrid trains use the San Roque-La Linea to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare San Roque and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Roque-La Linea is 4 km from San Roque city centre. Public transport options include:
San Roque-La Linea has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at San Roque-La Linea.
Ticket office support is available at San Roque-La Linea.
Available at San Roque-La Linea: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Roque-La Linea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Roque-La Linea: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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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