Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena by train

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Overview: trains from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena

Find the key information for travelling by train from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:20 View journey
Last train 18:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 241
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey AU$97.82 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 29m
Train operators 8

Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena take around 4 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 241 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Madrid is scheduled to depart at around  06:20. The last departure is usually at around 18:40 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Madrid at around 07:00, with the last train leaving at around 18:40. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 23 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$97.82.

We think any time is a great time to visit Villanueva de la Serena, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Villanueva de la Serena.

Is there a direct train from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena?

The journey between Madrid and Villanueva de la Serena usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena?

The Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena train travel takes about 4 hours and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Villanueva de la Serena leaving Madrid at around 06:20 and the last train leaving at around 18:40 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Madrid at around 07:00, with the final departure at 18:40.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.