There are 6 ways to get from El Grao to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Valencia
best- Take the train from Castellon to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain Ave
- Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
4h 19m€52–130Train to Valencia Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Castellon to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
4h 42m€45–114Bus
- Take the bus from Castellon to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Madrid
6h 45m€51–86Drive 412.5 km
- Drive from El Grao to Madridcar 412.5 km
4h 20m€65–94Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Castellon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h 21m€71–121Bus, train, bus to Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Av. del Mar - Institut to Estació Intermodalbus
- Take the train from Castellon to Torreblancatrain
- Take the bus from Estación de tren Torreblanca to Aeropuerto de Castellónbus
- Fly from Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CDT - MAD
5h 16m€71–266
Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Grao to Madrid is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from El Grao to Madrid is to train via Valencia which takes 4h 19m and costs €50 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from El Grao to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Av. del Mar - Institut and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Castellon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from El Grao to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Castellon and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Valencia Joaquin Sorolla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between El Grao and Madrid is 477 km. The road distance is 412.5 km.
The best way to get from El Grao to Madrid without a car is to train via Valencia which takes 4h 19m and costs €50 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from El Grao to Madrid, including transfers.
El Grao to Madrid bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Castellon station.
El Grao to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Castellon station.
The best way to get from El Grao to Madrid is to train via Valencia which takes 4h 19m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between El Grao, Valencia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a bus from Av. del Mar - Institut to Madrid Chamartín via Estació Intermodal, Castellon, and Valencia Joaquin Sorolla in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Castellon to Estación Sur de Autobuses twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
Flights from Castellón–Costa Azahar Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Castellon to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Castellon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Castellon to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Grao to Madrid bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
El Grao to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Grao to Madrid is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from El Grao to Madrid.
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