There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Cádiz by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cadiztrain Alv
5h 59m€77–122Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Cádiz620 km
7h 34m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus Madrid
9h 13m€41–77Fly to Jerez Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane MAD - XRY
- Take the train from La Parra to Cadiztrain
4h 3m€78–266Bus via Zafra
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Zafrabus
- Take the bus from Zafra to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus ALSA - Cor-Cadiz / ...
11h 20m€59–109Drive 620.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to Cádizcar 620.6 km
6h 43m€98–141Fly to Seville Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MAD - SVQ
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cadiztrain
5h 22m€50–150
Madrid to Cádiz by subway and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cádiz is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Cádiz is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs €75 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Cádiz. However, there are services departing from Cibeles - Ayuntamiento and arriving at Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz via Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Cádiz. However, there are services departing from Estación de Sol Metro and arriving at Cadiz via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Madrid and Cádiz is 625 km. The road distance is 620.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cádiz without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Madrid to Cádiz, including transfers.
Madrid to Cádiz bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Cádiz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cádiz is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cádiz, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cadiz every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Socibus operates a bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 56m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Jerez Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–90
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–90
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cadiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from La Parra to Cadiz
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cadiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- [email protected]
- Website
- Socibus
Bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Socibus
- Phone
- +34 916 52 00 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Zafra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Zafra to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Cádiz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Cádiz bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz station.
Madrid to Cádiz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cadiz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Cádiz is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Madrid to Cádiz.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Cádiz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.