Madrid to Loja-San Francisco by train

Taking the train from Madrid to Loja-San Francisco

Ready to book a trip from Madrid to Loja-San Francisco by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Madrid and Loja-San Francisco

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$57.22, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Madrid to Loja-San Francisco train schedule

• The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 07:20.

• The latest weekday train along this route departs at 20:35.

• The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 07:35.

• The latest weekend train along this route departs at 20:35.

• 11 trains run along this route each day.

• Trains leave the station every 1 hour and 7 minutes.

How long does the train from Madrid to Loja-San Francisco take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 13 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 363 kilometres.

Booking Madrid to Loja-San Francisco trains in advance

Booking your Madrid to Loja-San Francisco tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 and a half months before departure.

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Making your Madrid to Loja-San Francisco travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Loja-San Francisco.