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How to get fromCape Town to Madridby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Madrid by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane CPT - MAD
    15h 37m
    €337–760

  2. Fly to Valencia Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane CPT - VLC
    2. Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    18h 50m
    €336–1,024

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,615.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 37m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Madrid, Spain?

Air France, British Airways, and seven other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 4 times a day.

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