How to get to Cadiz by bus, train, plane, car or boat

Plane

Jerez’s airport (XRY) is the closest to Cadiz, which is located about 45 km (28 miles) north of the city. The main airlines operating at this small airport are:

Air Nostrum offers flights to Madrid and Santander.
Vueling flies to Barcelona, Bilbao and Palma de Mallorca.
Ryanair offers flights to Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and London.
Tuifly has flights to the following German cities: Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich and Stuttgart.

To get to Cadiz from the airport, you have the following options:

By car or taxi, it takes about 30 to 40 min. You will find a variety of car rental companies operating at the airport. To get the best deals on rental cars, we recommend Discover Cars, which searches through the web for the best prices. Getting to Cadiz by taxi will cost you around 65€.
It is also possible to travel by train using either the commuter train C-1 or the Seville-Cadiz train from Renfe. The trip takes between 45 and 55 min.
Although there are several public bus lines connecting the airport with Cadiz (M-050, M-051, M-052 and M-053), they are not that frequent (e.g. just once/twice a day, different times depending on the day of the week, etc.). Therefore, they are not that convenient. It is generally much easier to use the train.

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Sevilla’s airport is 130 km (81 miles) away = 1 h 30 min by car
Malaga's airport is 230 km (143 miles) away = 2 h 30 min by car

Car

The city of Cadiz is located in the very south of the Iberian Peninsula off the road A-4. To give you an idea, here is some general information on distances and travel times:

Jerez is 33 km (20 miles) away = 35 min by car
Seville is 120 km (75 miles) away = 1 h 20 min by car
Malaga is 235 km (146 miles) away = 2 h 40 min by car
Madrid is 650 km (404 miles) away = 6 h 20 min by car

While we don’t recommend a rental car if you are only visiting the city of Cadiz, it can still be a great option for moving around Andalusia. Having a car gives you quite a bit of freedom while making the most of your time. There are many affordable options and the roads in the area are in good condition.

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In Cadiz there are two main collection points for rental cars: the train station and the street Villa de Rota (at the southern most point of Cadiz). Jerez’s airport is another main collection point. To find the best deals on rental cars, we recommend Discover Cars, which searches through the web for the best prices.

Keep in mind that, although it is very easy to travel by car in between cities in Andalusia, getting into Cadiz’s old town can be stressful. The historic quarter is a labyrinth of narrow streets and many of them are pedestrian-only. Expect to pay around 15 - 20 € per day for parking.

Train

Cadiz’s train station is conveniently located in the center of the city, just outside of the walls that surround the old town. As such, the main touristic sites are easily reachable on foot. Moreover, trains also make several stops along the new part of the city.

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It is possible to get to Cadiz from:

Jerez in 35 min. The same train that connects Jerez’s airport with Cadiz also stops in the city of Jerez. There are 3 daily high speed trains (ALVIA) as well. In total, there is about one train per hour during the day. Price: 6 to 19€.
Seville in 1 h 30 min. There is approximately one train per hour during the day. Price: 12 to 33€.
Madrid in 4 h. There are 3 high speed trains (ALVIA) per day as well as about 10 other slower options that require changing trains in Seville. Price: 33 to 69€.
And many more.

CADIZ'S TRAIN STATION – PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Address: Plaza de Sevilla S/N, 11006 Cádiz
Telephone: (+34) 912 320 320

Bus

Cadiz’s bus station is located right next to the train station. Most of the buses within Andalusia are operated by Transportes Generales COMES. For longer distance travel, Socibus is the main bus company in Cadiz.

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From Cadiz, there are daily buses to:

Seville. Seven daily buses from Transportes Generales COMES. Travel time: 1 h 45 min. Price: 16.55€.
Malaga. Two daily buses from Transportes Generales COMES. Travel time: 3 h 45 min to 4 h 45 min. Price: 34€.
Madrid. Three daily buses from Socibus. In Madrid, one of them makes an extra stop at the Barajas airport. Travel time: 8:25 to 8:55 h (9:15 h to the airport). You can get from Cadiz to Madrid in half that time using the train. Price: 39,35€.
And many more.

CADIZ'S BUS STATION – PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Address: Av. Astilleros 302, 11007 Cádiz
Telephone: (+34) 956 25 74 15
Website: www.estacionautobusescadiz.es

Boat

It is also possible to get to Cadiz by boat. The company Transmediterranea offers ferries to the following ports in the Canary Islands: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Arrecife (Lanzarote), Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) and Santa Cruz de la Palma. A one way ticket costs around 175€ and, for a surcharge, it is possible to travel with a vehicle.

There are also short-distance catamarans linking Cadiz with El Puerto de Santa María and Rota. These boats are managed by the Transport Consortium of the Bay of Cadiz (Consorcio de Transportes de la Bahía de Cádiz), which is the same company that runs the city buses.

Top Hotels in Cadiz

PARADOR DE CÁDIZ

The Parador is the only modern beach resort located within the historic center. The charming La Caleta beach is just around the corner (3 minute walk). In addition, all that the old town has to offer is within walking distance.

All of the Parador’s rooms feature huge glass bifold doors that open to large balconies with beautiful sea or city views. The doors allow for the creation of an indoor-outdoor space that is bright and spacious.

More amenities include: several oceanfront swimming pools, restaurant offering fine regional cuisine, bar serving traditional tapas by the pool, amazing breakfast buffet. Parking on site: 17 €/day.

HOTEL CASA DE LAS CUATRO TORRES

Hotel Casa de las Cuatro Torres occupies one of the most important historical buildings from the 18^th century in Cadiz's old town and it’s within walking distance to all the sights.

This stylish boutique hotel offers a large variety of accommodation options: standard and premium rooms, studios and apartments (for up to 4 people).

All of the rooms feature exposed stone walls and wooden beams, revealing the beauty of the raw structural materials. The décor is traditional, elegant and cozy.

We love the fact that guests are allowed to explore a tower and enjoy the wonderful views from the lovely rooftop terrace.

OCCIDENTAL CÁDIZ

The Occidental Cádiz is our pick for the best beach hotel in the new city. It’s a 4-star hotel located just one block away from De La Victoria beach. The common areas feature stylish but informal modern décor. The rooms are spacious and feature soft, plump beds.

While the hotel doesn’t have a swimming pool, there is both a restaurant and a café on the premises.

The old town is a 20-min walk or 10-min bus ride away. The bus stop is 2-min from the hotel. On site private parking is available.

For the price to quality ratio, it’s difficult to beat the Occidental.

DORMOS HOTEL

Dormos hotel is a brand new accommodation in Cadiz’s old city. The hotel features minimal clean design in white and grey tones with everything very tastefully executed. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace. A couple of them even have a private pool.

The rooms are very comfortable: high quality bedding and towels, great showers, etc. Dormos hotel definitely offers great value for your money.

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HOW TO GET TO Cadiz, Spain

Plane

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Car

Train

CADIZ'S TRAIN STATION – PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Bus

CADIZ'S BUS STATION – PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Boat

Top Hotels in Cadiz

MORE HOTELS IN CADIZ