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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 17m
    €365–818

  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
    19h 6m
    €339–1,223

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,615.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 17m

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

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 hours.

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