How to get from Madrid to Cádiz
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Cádiz by price and travel time.
- 487 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight + bus, 3h 17m
- 3 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 17m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€362
Cheapest
4h 53m
direct
Train
€43
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Cádiz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 53m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 487 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €20, on Wed, Oct 14.
487 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €104Checked Oct 18 | 3h 19m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 53mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€104Checked Oct 183h 19m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€12Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 53m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Cádiz: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Cádiztrain
Renfe·4h 53m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Cádiz
Renfe runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:05 and the last at 14:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 3 | 07:05 | 14:55 |
All departures
- 07:05
- 12:05
- 14:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-CádizBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Jerez AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busJerez Airport-CádizBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Cádiz works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Cádiz, about 4h 53m. In total it's roughly €43 over 4h 53m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Cádiz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Cádiz?
The most useful route takes about 4h 53m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Madrid to Cádiz?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:05 and the last at 14:55, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Cádiz?
3 a day with Renfe, between 07:05 and 14:55.
How far is Cádiz from Madrid?
About 487 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Cádiz cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €30 to €43. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Cádiz?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Madrid to Cádiz without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cádiz?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026