How to travel from Ferrol to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Ferrol and Ciudad Real is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ferrol 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Santiago De Compostela then fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur then Valdepeñas and then to Ciudad Real Ctra. Fuensanta.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ferrol and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Ferrol to Ciudad Real by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Ferrol and Ciudad Real is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Ferrol and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ferrol to Ciudad Real is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Ferrol and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ferrol and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ferrol to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ferrol and Ciudad Real. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ferrol and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ferrol to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur and Valdepeñas. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

ALSA, Interbus and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Ferrol and Ciudad Real. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ferrol to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the bus to A Coruña then fly from A Coruna (LCG) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Ferrol and Ciudad Real. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ferrol to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ferrol and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Ferrol to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 45m
€145($145)
twice daily817km (508 miles)
Train to Santiago De Compostela, plane5h 50m
€195($195)
once daily1,097km (681 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
€95($95)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€61($61)
twice daily875km (543 miles)
Train via Madrid-Chamartin7h 60m
€67($67)
once daily963km (598 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€81($81)
once daily882km (548 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€145($145)
on demand787km (489 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