Explore Cañaveral to Madrid by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Cañaveral to Madrid aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Cañaveral and Madrid: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £16.50, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Cañaveral and Madrid

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 11 trains make this journey of 238 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Cañaveral is at 06:41 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 19:44.

During the weekend, 06:41 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 19:44 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 8 minutes.

How long does the train from Cañaveral to Madrid take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 45 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 238 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Cañaveral to Madrid trains

Tickets for travel to Madrid along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Cañaveral to Madrid travels smooth and enjoyable

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

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Cañaveral to Madrid by train?

The trip from Cañaveral to Madrid covers a distance of 238 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Cañaveral to Madrid?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at £16.50. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

How far in advance can I book my Cañaveral to Madrid train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 3 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Cañaveral to Madrid by train?

The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.