There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Ciudad Real-Centraltrain Avn / ...
2h 19m€19–49Bus via Estación Sur de Autobuses
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobusesbus 065
4h 13m€17–31Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobusesbus 607
3h 58m€22–49Drive 187.5 km
- Drive from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region)car 187.5 km
2h 33m€30–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) is to bus via Estación Sur de Autobuses which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €19 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region). However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Las Casas via Ciudad Real - Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region). However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Ciudad Real-Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Madrid and Ciudad Real (Region) is 181 km. The road distance is 187.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €19 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region), including transfers.
Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) bus services, operated by AISA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €19 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ciudad Real (Region), Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Ciudad Real-Central hourly. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 58 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, AISA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses 6 times a week. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902198788
- Website
- aisa-grupo.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Schedules at
- aisa-grupo.com
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Schedules at
- samar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) bus services, operated by AISA, arrive at Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ciudad Real-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region) is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Madrid to Ciudad Real (Region).
There are 136+ hotels available in Ciudad Real (Region).

















