There are 4 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Avn / ...
1h 3m€17–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ciudad Real to Madrid187.1 km
2h 40m€7–13Bus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus 065
3h€16–50Drive 187.4 km
- Drive from Ciudad Real to Madridcar 187.4 km
2h 17m€30–43
Ciudad Real to Madrid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €7 - €13 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Madrid is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €17 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Ciudad Real and Madrid is 171 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.
The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €17 - €50.
The train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ciudad Real to Madrid bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses station.
Ciudad Real to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.
The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Madrid is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €17 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €50 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Autocares Grupo Samar operates a bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobuses once daily. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 3h. AISA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902198788
- Website
- aisa-grupo.com
Bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Schedules at
- aisa-grupo.com
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ciudad Real to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ciudad Real to Madrid bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Ciudad Real to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Madrid is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ciudad Real to Madrid.
Book your Ciudad Real to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ciudad Real and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















