Manzanares to Madrid centro transfer
Manzanares to Madrid centro: from 218,67 € VAT included, 176.6 km and 130 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
- 218,67 €
- Distance
- 176.6 km
- Duration
- 130 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Manzanares (Ciudad Real) to Madrid centro covers around 176.6 kilometres and takes about 130 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Manzanares compared with other starting points
Of the 15 starting points we publish a price from to Madrid centro, Manzanares ranks 6 by distance, between Alcázar de San Juan (154.7 km), the closest, and Puertollano (242.6 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 160 km to the north; by road it is 176.6 km, 10% more, and the price works out at 1,24 € per kilometre.
- La Solana → Madrid centro (13 km from Manzanares): 140 min, from 233,71 €.
- Daimiel → Madrid centro (23 km from Manzanares): 131 min, from 214,90 €.
Manzanares is in Valdepeñas, Manzanares y La Solana. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
Valdepeñas and Manzanares sit on the A-4, which runs straight up to Madrid via Puerto Lápice, Madridejos and Ocaña; La Solana joins it at Manzanares. Beyond Ocaña, the R-4 toll road is the alternative when the A-4 is busy on the way to Barajas.
Madrid centro, seen from Ciudad Real
Between the towns of Ciudad Real there is a lot of plain and few buses: the lines link to the capital or to Madrid, not to each other. A short drive can turn into half a day on public transport.
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: If you are catching the AVE at Ciudad Real or Puertollano, give the train time when booking: the driver works out the pickup so you reach the access check in good time.
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 Manzanares to Madrid centro?
The trip is about 176.6 km and takes roughly 130 minutes in normal traffic. Heading into Madrid at peak times, allow extra margin.
How much is the transfer from Manzanares to Madrid centro?
From 218,67 € 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 Manzanares to Madrid centro?
From Manzanares to Madrid centro you head north: 160 km as the crow flies and 176.6 km by road, about 130 minutes without traffic. Valdepeñas and Manzanares sit on the A-4, which runs straight up to Madrid via Puerto Lápice, Madridejos and Ocaña; La Solana joins it at Manzanares. Beyond Ocaña, the R-4 toll road is the alternative when the A-4 is busy on the way to Barajas.
What should I know about Madrid centro when leaving from Manzanares?
Between the towns of Ciudad Real there is a lot of plain and few buses: the lines link to the capital or to Madrid, not to each other. A short drive can turn into half a day on public transport.
What about from the towns next to Manzanares to Madrid centro?
The closest to Manzanares with a published price to Madrid centro are La Solana (13 km away), from 233,71 €; Daimiel (23 km away), from 214,90 €. From Manzanares, 218,67 €.
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
- Valdepeñas, Manzanares and La Solana: to Madrid and Barajas with the Ciudad Real AVE or by car on the A-4, and the wine route
Valdepeñas and Manzanares sit on the A-4 and have conventional railway stations, but no high-speed one: the nearest AVE leaves from Ciudad Real, {{ruta:valdepenas-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from Valdepeñas, {{ruta:manzanares-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from Manzanares and {{ruta:la-solana-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from La Solana, and no bus reaches that station in time for the first train.
- Driving a private hire car in Ciudad Real: connections with the Ciudad Real and Puertollano high-speed stations, Barajas along the A-4, the province's hospitals, and how each job arrives and is paid
Ciudad Real is the high-speed province: the Ciudad Real and Puertollano stations, on the Madrid to Seville line, put Madrid under an hour away, and a good share of the jobs are taking someone from their village to the station or collecting them off the train.
- Hotels and country houses in Almagro, the Lagunas de Ruidera and the Campo de Calatrava: how to offer transfers to guests arriving by AVE or at Barajas without a car
Accommodation in Almagro, the Lagunas de Ruidera and the Campo de Calatrava receives guests who arrive without a car: by AVE at Ciudad Real or Puertollano, by conventional train at Alcázar de San Juan or by plane at Barajas.