Rome2Rio

How to get fromMadrid to Alcántara Bridgeby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

Find Transport to Alcántara Bridge

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Alcántara Bridge by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Canaveraltrain train Re
    2. Take the taxi from Canaveral to Alcántara Bridgetaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    €150–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Plasenciabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plasencia to Zarza La Mayorbus bus ALSA - Plas-Zarza
    7h 9m
    €29–73

  3. Drive 339.7 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Alcántara Bridgecar car 339.7 km
    3h 34m
    €54–78

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)plane plane MAD - BJZ
    2. Drive from Badajoz-Airport-BJZ to Alcántara Bridgecar car
    4h 40m
    €76–361

  5. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Cacerestrain train Alv / ...
    5h 41m
    €97–133

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madrid to Alcántara Bridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Alcántara Bridge, Extremadura, Spain?

You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Alcántara Bridge via Plasencia and Zarza La Mayor in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Caceres hourly. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers