The average train between Madrid and Cádiz takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. 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 every 3 hours between Madrid and Cádiz. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Cádiz at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. 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 Sevilla-Santa Justa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Madrid to Cádiz train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Cádiz train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cadiz station.
Book your Madrid to Cádiz train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Cádiz is 487.6 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cadiz via Sevilla-Santa Justa in around 4h 32m.