There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane MAD - LCG
- Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Ponferradabus
6h 30m€60–237Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferradabus Alsa / ...
7h 30m€41–66Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferradatrain Ic
6h 43m€57–95Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Cacabelos411.5 km
4h 1mDrive 411.5 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabeloscar 411.5 km
4h 1m€65–93Train via León (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Ave
- Take the train from Leon to Ponferradatrain Re / ...
6h 59m€57–124
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos by train, foot, and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Cacabelos via Cibeles, Madrid Moncloa and Ponferrada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Ponferrada via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cacabelos is 729 km. The road distance is 411.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Cacabelos, Castille and León, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to Ponferrada
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Cacabelos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ponferrada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cacabelos.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cacabelos. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.