There are 4 ways to get from Alcántara to Madrid by taxi, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Taxi, train (Renfe)
best- Take the taxi from Alcántara to Canaveraltaxi
- Take the train from Canaveral to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Re
4h 44m€147–193Drive 336 km
cheapest- Drive from Alcántara to Madridcar 336 km
3h 44m€55–80Bus
- Take the bus from Zarza La Mayor to Coriabus
- Take the bus from Coria to Navalmoral De La Matabus
- Take the bus from Navalmoral de la Mata to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
7h 25m€66–94Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Caceres to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
6h 1m€98–133
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alcántara to Madrid is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Alcántara to Madrid is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcántara to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Zarza La Mayor and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Coria and Navalmoral de la Mata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcántara to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Caceres and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Alcántara and Madrid is 376 km. The road distance is 336 km.
The best way to get from Alcántara to Madrid without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 44m and costs €140 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Alcántara to Madrid, including transfers.
Alcántara to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Zarza La Mayor station.
Alcántara to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Caceres station.
The best way to get from Alcántara to Madrid is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Alcántara, Extremadura, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a vehicle from Alcántara to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Zarza La Mayor, Coria, and Navalmoral de la Mata in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Caceres to Madrid Chamartín every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Canaveral to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Caceres to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Zarza La Mayor to Coria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Coria to Navalmoral De La Mata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Navalmoral de la Mata to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Alcántara to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Coria station.
Alcántara to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcántara to Madrid is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Alcántara to Madrid.
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