What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata is to fly and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and El Cabo de Gata?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Cabo De Gata via Almeria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and El Cabo de Gata?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to El 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 8m.

How far is it from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata?

The distance between Madrid and El Cabo de Gata is 768 km. The road distance is 558.7 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata without a car is to train via Granada which takes 7h 8m and costs €120 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to El Cabo de Gata bus from?

Madrid to El Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to El Cabo de Gata train from?

Madrid to El Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or bus from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata?

The best way to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata is to train via Granada which takes 7h 8m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Madrid to El Cabo de Gata bus arrive?

Madrid to El Cabo de Gata bus services, operated by BusbamSL, arrive at Almería station.

Where does the Madrid to El Cabo de Gata train arrive?

Madrid to El Cabo de Gata train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Granada station.

Can I drive from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to El Cabo de Gata is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata.

Where can I stay near El Cabo de Gata?

There are 1592+ hotels available in El Cabo de Gata.

Madrid to El Cabo de Gata - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to El Cabo de Gata by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

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Train via Granada (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
2. Take the train from Granada to Huercal-Viatortrain 13940 / ...
7h 8m
€128–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almeríabus Vac-216
8h 40m
€40–86
Drive 558.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to El Cabo de Gatacar 558.7 km
5h 53m
€89–128
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
2. Take the bus from Hospital Toyo to Cabo De Gatabus
4h 43m
€73–245
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Almeriatrain Ic
9h 37m
€73–112
Bus via Huércal-Overa
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Huercal Overabus ALSA - M-Vera-Moj
2. Take the bus from Huercal Overa to Almeriabus ALSA - Mur-Alm Di / ...
11h 45m
€54–79

Madrid to El Cabo de Gata by bus

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Distance: 768.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and El Cabo de Gata, Spain?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to El Cabo de Gata via Granada and Huercal-Viator in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, BusbamSL operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Almería 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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