There are 4 ways to get from Cacabelos to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train via León (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
5h 41m€56–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Madrid Moncloabus ALSA - S-San-Mad / ...
5h 45m€31–52Drive 398.4 km
- Drive from Cacabelos to Madridcar 398.4 km
3h 59m€65–94Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic
5h 55m€56–87
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cacabelos to Madrid is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cacabelos to Madrid is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cacabelos to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Cacabelos and arriving at Madrid Moncloa via Ponferrada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cacabelos to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Leon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Cacabelos and Madrid is 479 km. The road distance is 398.4 km.
The best way to get from Cacabelos to Madrid without a car is to train via León which takes 5h 41m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cacabelos to Madrid, including transfers.
Cacabelos to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Cacabelos to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Cacabelos to Madrid is to train via León which takes 5h 41m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Cacabelos, Castille and León, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a bus from Cacabelos to Madrid Chamartín via Ponferrada, Ponferrada, and Leon in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Ponferrada to Madrid Moncloa 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Madrid Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Cacabelos to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.
Cacabelos to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cacabelos to Madrid is 398 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Cacabelos to Madrid.
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