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Thinking about taking the train from Madrid - Atocha Cercanías to Aranjuez? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 21 hours 17 minutes to travel between Madrid - Atocha Cercanías and Aranjuez by train. On average, 5 trains operate on this route each day.
You can't get a direct train on this route; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Trains on this route are operated by Renfe.
To find cheaper tickets, it's often a good idea to book in advance.
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| First train | 7:31 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 9:15 pm | |
| Departure station | Madrid - Atocha Cercanías | |
| Arrival station | Aranjuez | |
| Journey time | From 14h 48m | |
| Distance | 26 miles (42 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train and bus operators | Renfe, Grupo Samar |
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
Renfe's Media Distancia are regional trains operated by CAF locomotives that run on medium-distance routes not covered by Avant high-speed trains. Most Media Distancia trains have one class. However, there are some that will have Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). These trains also have spaces for bicycles, and all seats are equipped with power sockets and reading lights.
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