There are 4 ways to get from Madrid 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 7m€111–281Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus Vac-216
8h 50m€48–60Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viatortrain Alv
6h 53m€138–192Drive 568.7 km
- Drive from Madrid to Cabo de Gatacar 568.7 km
6h 4m€93–135
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cabo de Gata is to bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Cabo de Gata is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €110 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid 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 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Cabo de Gata. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Huercal-Viator via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Madrid and Cabo de Gata is 457 km. The road distance is 568.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cabo de Gata without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Madrid to Cabo de Gata, including transfers.
Madrid to Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cabo de Gata is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €200 and takes 6h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Madrid, 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, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viator once daily. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Almería Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huercal-Viator
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- 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
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, arrive at Almería station.
Madrid to Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Huercal-Viator station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Cabo de Gata is 569 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Madrid to Cabo de Gata.
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