How to travel from Guadalajara to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Madrid is around 57km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid.

  • Duration55min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Atocha.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Madrid.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Reserva Taxi Guadalajara

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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance61km (38 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Madrid by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Guadalajara and Madrid is around 57km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (67 miles)

It takes around 55min to get from Guadalajara and Madrid by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Madrid is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Madrid. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Guadalajara and Madrid with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 5m.

Renfe Cercanias and Renfe run train services between Guadalajara and Madrid. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Guadalajara and Madrid. It typically takes around 55min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Guadalajara and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 55min.

ALSA run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Madrid. Buses run hourly and take around 55min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Madrid. We recommend that you take the bus to Madrid. instead which will take 55min.

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Guadalajara and Madrid. The distance is around 61km (38 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Madrid is to take the bus which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €8 ($8).

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Transport options from Guadalajara to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
55min
€8($8)
hourly61km (38 miles)
Train
1h 5m
every 30 mins57km (35 miles)
Taxi
42min
€100($100)
on demand61km (38 miles)
Drive
42min
€12($12)
on demand61km (38 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid