How much does a train ticket cost from Ciudad Real to Madrid?

The cheapest train tickets from Ciudad Real to Madrid start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £32. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Ciudad Real to Madrid?

The average train journey time from Ciudad Real to Madrid is 1h 4m, covering a distance of 99 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 2m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the Ciudad Real to Madrid route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ciudad Real to Madrid?

The earliest train from Ciudad Real to Madrid departs at 07:16. And the latest train departs at 21:58.

Train Ciudad Real to Madrid from £12

Next train departures

Next departures from Ciudad Real to Madrid on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:35	Ciudad Real	2h 48m	17:23	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	Cheapest
Train	17:01	Ciudad Real	1h 2m	18:03	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
Train	07:38	Ciudad Real	1h 4m	08:42	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Ciudad Real to Madrid on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:35	Ciudad Real	2h 48m	17:23	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	Cheapest
Train	17:01	Ciudad Real	1h 2m	18:03	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
Train	07:18	Ciudad Real	1h 4m	08:22	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:38	Ciudad Real	1h 4m	08:42	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Ciudad Real to Madrid on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:33	Ciudad Real	1h 7m	20:40	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
Train	17:01	Ciudad Real	1h 2m	18:03	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Ciudad Real to Madrid on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:35	Ciudad Real	2h 48m	17:23	Madrid-Atocha Cercanías	Cheapest
Train	17:01	Ciudad Real	1h 2m	18:03	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Ciudad Real to Madrid on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:58	Ciudad Real	1h 6m	23:04	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
Train	17:01	Ciudad Real	1h 2m	18:03	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
Train	07:18	Ciudad Real	1h 4m	08:22	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:38	Ciudad Real	1h 4m	08:42	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Ciudad Real to Madrid on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:58	Ciudad Real	1h 6m	23:04	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
Train	17:01	Ciudad Real	1h 2m	18:03	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
Train	07:18	Ciudad Real	1h 4m	08:22	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:38	Ciudad Real	1h 4m	08:42	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
Train	07:51	Ciudad Real	1h 5m	08:56	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Ciudad Real to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

100 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £19	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £94	Average duration1h 4m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £28	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Renfe

4/5918 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

Based on 918 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at £15

ES train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ciudad Real to Madrid by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Ciudad Real to Madrid?
The cheapest train tickets from Ciudad Real to Madrid start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £32. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Ciudad Real to Madrid?
The average train journey time from Ciudad Real to Madrid is 1h 4m, covering a distance of 99 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 2m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Ciudad Real to Madrid route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Ciudad Real to Madrid?
The earliest train from Ciudad Real to Madrid departs at 07:16. And the latest train departs at 21:58.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£12

26/11

£19

Today

£28

28/11

£28

29/11

£23

30/11

£28

01/12

£23

02/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Ciudad Real to Madrid was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ciudad Real to Madrid as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £91 for a train ticket from Ciudad Real to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-02.