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How to get fromMadrid to Santa Elenaby train (Renfe), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Santa Elena by train (Renfe), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Vilchestrain train Ic / ...
    3h 30m
    €61–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to La Carolinabus bus 603 / ...
    4h
    €30–39

  3. Drive 255.6 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santa Elenacar car 255.6 km
    2h 35m
    €40–58

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  • Distance: 315.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santa Elena, Andalusia, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Vilches every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Autocares Grupo Samar operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to La Carolina 4 times a day. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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