How to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real
- 160 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 58m
- 20 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
58m
direct
Train
€17
Cheapest
6h 22m
1 transfer
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The most useful door-to-door route takes 58m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 160 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 €14, on Sat, Oct 3.
160 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €3Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 58mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 22m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€3Omio catalogue, Oct 1058m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 22m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Ciudad Real: 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 → Ciudad Realtrain
Renfe·58m
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.
- Mon, Oct 12€15Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 13€15Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€15Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€15Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 16€15Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 17€15Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 18€16
- Mon, Oct 19€15Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 20€15Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€15Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 22€15Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€15Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 24€15Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 25€16
- Mon, Oct 26€15Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 27€15Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 28€15Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 29€15Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 30€15Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 31€15Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 1€16
Departures from Madrid to Ciudad Real
Renfe runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:25 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 20 | 06:25 | 22:15 |
All departures
- 06:25
- 07:00
- 07:05
- 08:10
- 09:00
- 10:10
- 12:05
- 13:10
- 13:11
- 14:10
- 15:00
- 15:40
- 16:30
- 17:05
- 17:10
- 18:10
- 18:35
- 19:10
- 20:10
- 22:15
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Renfe, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Ciudad Real works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Ciudad Real, about 58 min. In total it's roughly €17 over 58 min, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Ciudad Real: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
The most useful route takes about 58m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:25 and the last at 22:15, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
20 a day with Renfe, between 06:25 and 22:15.
How far is Ciudad Real from Madrid?
About 160 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Ciudad Real cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €15 to €16. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Ciudad Real?
On this route you travel with Renfe, ALSA.
Can you get from Madrid to Ciudad Real without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 53m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
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.
Where to next
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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: 11 Oct 2026