There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
3h 31m€111–284Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus Vac-216
9h 12m€48–96Train 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 / ...
7h 25m€140–246Drive 567.5 km
- Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gatacar 567.5 km
6h 1m€89–129Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Almeriatrain Alv / ...
9h 1m€106–158Bus 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 / ...
12h 17m€63–95
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs €110 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Salinas via Almeria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Huercal-Viator via Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Cabo de Gata is 469 km. The road distance is 567.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata without a car is to train via Granada which takes 7h 25m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata, including transfers.
Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Atocha Station 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 Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Granada, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 7h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, 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 vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Granada, and Huercal-Viator in around 7h 25m.
- 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, arrive at Almería station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Cabo de Gata.
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