There are 7 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
1h 52m€110–279Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus Vac-216
10h 56m€56–112Train via Granada (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
- Take the train from Granada to Huercal-Viatortrain 13940 / ...
8h 51m€140–259Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Cabo de Gata582.6 km
6h 11mDrive 582.6 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gatacar 582.6 km
6h 11m€92–132Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Almeriatrain Ic
11h 2m€81–126Bus via Huércal-Overa
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Huercal Overabus ALSA - M-Vera-Moj
- Take the bus from Huercal Overa to Almeriabus ALSA - Mur-Alm Di / ...
14h 6m€70–112
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs €110 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Salinas via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Almeria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Huercal-Viator via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cabo de Gata is 447 km. The road distance is 582.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata without a car is to train via Granada which takes 8h 51m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Granada, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 8h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Cabo de Gata, Andalusia, Spain?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro to Cabo de Gata via Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Granada, and Huercal-Viator in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Almería Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Huercal-Viator
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 950 25 95 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- busbam.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almería
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
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- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Huercal Overa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Huercal Overa to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Cabo de Gata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, arrive at Almería station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata is 583 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cabo de Gata.
There are 1185+ hotels available in Cabo de Gata.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cabo de Gata. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.