How to travel from Madrid to Cádiz, Spain

The distance between Madrid and Cádiz is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Madrid to Cádiz 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Cadiz.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cádiz Av. José León de Carranza.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Socibus

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Drive

Drive to Cádiz.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Cádiz

There are several options for getting from Madrid to Cádiz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Madrid and Cádiz is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Madrid and Cádiz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madrid to Cádiz is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Cádiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madrid and Cádiz. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madrid and Cádiz with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Madrid and Cádiz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Madrid and Cádiz. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Madrid and Cádiz with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 55m.

Socibus run regular bus services between Madrid and Cádiz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madrid to Cádiz. We recommend that you fly from Madrid (MAD) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Cádiz is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Cádiz. San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Madrid and Cádiz. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Cádiz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Cádiz

Transport options from Madrid to Cádiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€110($110)
every 4 hours546km (339 miles)
Fly to Sevilla (SVQ), Train3h 35m
€100($100)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€50($50)
4 times a day623km (387 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€60($60)
4 times a day628km (390 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€77($77)
on demand650km (404 miles)

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Airports near Cádiz

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

XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Cádiz
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Cádiz
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Cádiz