How to travel from Cádiz to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and Ciudad Real is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cádiz to Ciudad Real by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ciudad RealCádiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cordoba then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance436km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to Ciudad Real by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 3h 20m.

The distance between Cádiz and Ciudad Real is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Cádiz and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cádiz and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cádiz and Ciudad Real with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Cádiz and Ciudad Real. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cádiz and Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cádiz to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cádiz and Ciudad Real. The distance is around 436km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Cádiz to Ciudad Real

Compare travel optionsbetween Cádiz and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Cádiz to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€35($35)
twice daily452km (281 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 25m
€180($180)
every 4 hours718km (446 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 15m
€44($44)
once daily413km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€80($80)
on demand436km (271 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

The following major airports near Ciudad Real offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real