The average train between Madrid and Cádiz takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Cádiz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Madrid and Cádiz. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Cádiz at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Estación de Atocha Metro and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Cádiz. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Cádiz station via Cadiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Madrid to Cádiz train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Cádiz train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Cadiz station.
Book your Madrid to Cádiz train tickets online with Metro de Madrid and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and Cádiz is 488.9 km. The road distance is 625 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cadiz every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 4h 53m.