How to get from Madrid to Guadalajara
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Guadalajara by price and travel time.
- 51 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 32m
- 14 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
32m
direct
Train
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Guadalajara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 32m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 51 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
51 km
Madrid to Guadalajara: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Madrid → Guadalajaratrain
Renfe·32m
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 Guadalajara
Renfe runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:43 and the last at 19:34.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 14 | 06:43 | 19:34 |
All departures
- 06:43
- 07:27
- 07:46
- 08:00
- 10:32
- 12:50
- 14:47
- 15:07
- 17:27
- 18:37
- 19:00
- 19:02
- 19:07
- 19:34
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
On this route you travel with Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Guadalajara works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Guadalajara, about 32 min. In total it's roughly €8 over 32 min, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Guadalajara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Guadalajara?
The most useful route takes about 32m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Madrid to Guadalajara?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:43 and the last at 19:34, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Guadalajara?
14 a day with Renfe, between 06:43 and 19:34.
How far is Guadalajara from Madrid?
About 51 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Guadalajara cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €8. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Guadalajara?
On this route you travel with Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Guadalajara without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Guadalajara?
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: 18 Oct 2026