How to travel from Salamanca to Cádiz, Spain

The distance between Salamanca and Cádiz is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salamanca 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Cadiz.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cadiz.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Cádiz.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance579km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Cádiz

There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Cádiz by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Salamanca and Cádiz is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Salamanca and Cádiz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Cádiz is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and Cádiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Salamanca to Cádiz. 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 run train services between Salamanca and Cádiz. 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 Salamanca and Cádiz. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salamanca and Cádiz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 25m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Salamanca and Cádiz. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca to Cádiz. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Salamanca and Cádiz. The distance is around 579km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salamanca to Cádiz is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Cádiz

Transport options from Salamanca to Cádiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 50m
€130($130)
twice daily765km (475 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane5hrs
€125($125)
twice daily794km (493 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€72($72)
twice daily860km (534 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€60($60)
once daily609km (379 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€69($69)
on demand579km (360 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