Campo de Criptana to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) transfer
Campo de Criptana to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro): from 198,46 € VAT included, 159.8 km and 113 min on a weekday in daytime. The price is fixed before you book and does not change on the way.
Prices reviewed on 25 October 2026
- Price from
- 198,46 €
- Distance
- 159.8 km
- Duration
- 113 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Campo de Criptana (Ciudad Real) to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) covers around 159.8 kilometres and takes about 113 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Campo de Criptana compared with other starting points
Of the 15 starting points we publish a price from to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro), Campo de Criptana ranks 2 by distance, between Alcázar de San Juan (150.6 km), the closest, and Puertollano (238.5 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 120 km to the north-west; by road it is 159.8 km, 33% more, and the price works out at 1,24 € per kilometre.
- Alcázar de San Juan → Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) (7 km from Campo de Criptana): 104 min, from 187,47 €.
Campo de Criptana is in La Mancha de Alcázar y Tomelloso. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
From Alcázar and Tomelloso the way out is the Autovía de los Viñedos (CM-42) to the A-4 at Madridejos, or north through Quintanar de la Orden to join the N-301 and the AP-36. Socuéllamos and Campo de Criptana pick one or the other depending on the time and the traffic at Madrid's southern entry.
Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro), seen from Ciudad Real
The province has two high-speed stations and a major conventional rail junction, but they are in three different towns. From a town with no station, catching the first train of the day almost always depends on a car.
On arrival: Madrid capital
The capital holds the stations, hospitals, trade fairs and most of the region's hotels. The pre-booked trips requested from here are those that leave the municipality: day trips, business transfers to neighbouring provinces and leisure in the southern metro area.
Tip: From Alcázar, Tomelloso or Socuéllamos to Barajas there is no high-speed rail to help: for an early flight, pickup is in the small hours and should be booked days in advance.
What time to leave Campo de Criptana to catch your coach
| Departure | Pickup |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | 05:20 |
| 14:00 | 11:20 |
| 19:00 | 16:20 |
Coach departure time, minus 15 minutes to find the bay and load your luggage, this trip's 113 minutes, 20 minutes of traffic margin and 10 for pickup. The exact pickup time is confirmed in writing when you book; we cover early hours always with an advance booking.
What the price includes
- Door-to-door pickup and help with luggage.
- Complimentary waiting and flight or train tracking.
- Child restraint systems if you need them.
- The 10 % Spanish VAT on passenger transport.
Tolls and parking, where the route requires them, are itemised in the quote before you confirm. There are no hidden charges: any supplement is shown in the quote before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Campo de Criptana to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
The trip is about 159.8 km and takes roughly 113 minutes in normal traffic. Heading into Madrid at peak times, allow extra margin.
How much is the transfer from Campo de Criptana to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
From 198,46 € including VAT, on weekdays during the day. Night services (22:00-06:00), Sundays and public holidays carry a surcharge. The price is fixed when you confirm and does not change unless the route does.
Can I add stops along the way?
Yes. Tell us when booking and we include them in the fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Which way do you go from Campo de Criptana to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
From Campo de Criptana to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) you head north-west: 120 km as the crow flies and 159.8 km by road, about 113 minutes without traffic. From Alcázar and Tomelloso the way out is the Autovía de los Viñedos (CM-42) to the A-4 at Madridejos, or north through Quintanar de la Orden to join the N-301 and the AP-36. Socuéllamos and Campo de Criptana pick one or the other depending on the time and the traffic at Madrid's southern entry.
What should I know about Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) when leaving from Campo de Criptana?
The province has two high-speed stations and a major conventional rail junction, but they are in three different towns. From a town with no station, catching the first train of the day almost always depends on a car.
What time should I leave Campo de Criptana for a 08:00 coach at Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
With a pickup at around 05:20. Coach departure time, minus 15 minutes to find the bay and load your luggage, this trip's 113 minutes, 20 minutes of traffic margin and 10 for pickup.
What about from the towns next to Campo de Criptana to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
The closest to Campo de Criptana with a published price to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) are Alcázar de San Juan (7 km away), from 187,47 €. From Campo de Criptana, 198,46 €.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card when you confirm (Apple Pay and Google Pay if your phone has them). The amount is the one agreed: it does not change on the way.
Before you book, this may help
- Puertollano and the Alcudia valley to Madrid: when the AVE pays off and when the car with a driver to Atocha, Chamartín, Estación Sur or IFEMA
Puertollano is the province's last high-speed stop before Andalusia, and for one person going to central Madrid in daytime the AVE is the best option: a little over an hour to Atocha, with the station inside the town.
- The Ciudad Real and Puertollano AVE stations: which trains stop and how to get there from Daimiel, Almagro, Valdepeñas or Alcázar
Ciudad Real is the only province in Castilla-La Mancha with two high-speed stations, Ciudad Real and Puertollano, both on the Madrid–Seville line: Atocha is under an hour from Ciudad Real and a little more from Puertollano, and Córdoba is barely an hour to the south.
- The La Mancha of Alcázar and Tomelloso: how to reach Barajas without AVE and what the Alcázar rail junction is for
The north-east of Ciudad Real province is the La Mancha of the Campo de Criptana windmills, the wineries of Tomelloso and Socuéllamos and the Alcázar de San Juan rail junction, through which trains run to Madrid, the east coast and Andalusia but none of them high-speed.
Price to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) from the whole province