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The 14 Best Day Trips from Madrid

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Madrid, Colombia, led by Bogotá, Soacha, Ibagué. The closest is Soacha, about 25 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Madrid at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bogotá24 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Soacha18 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Ibagué109 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Manizales143 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Villavicencio97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Tunja135 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Zipaquirá43 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Chía27 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Girardot City77 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Fusagasugá45 km S50 minHalf-day trip
Espinal95 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Cajicá33 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Chiquinquirá110 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Guaduas52 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Madrid

  1. 1

    Bogotá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-east of Madrid1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Cerro de Monserrate.

    Also nearby: Kennedy.

  2. 2

    Soacha, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south of Madrid50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ibagué, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Madrid3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Manizales, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Madrid4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Villavicencio, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Madrid3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Tunja, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Madrid4 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Zipaquirá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north-east of Madrid1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chía, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-east of Madrid1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Girardot City, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-west of Madrid3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Fusagasugá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south of Madrid1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Espinal, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-west of Madrid3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Cajicá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-east of Madrid1 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Chiquinquirá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Madrid3 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Guaduas, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Madrid2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Madrid to Bogotá

A realistic pace for Bogotá, 24 km from Madrid. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Madrid
  2. 09:05Arrive in Bogotá (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Cerro de Monserrate
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bogotá
  6. 15:05Head back to Madrid
  7. 15:40Home in Madrid

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Madrid?
The best day trips from Madrid are Bogotá, Soacha, Ibagué, Manizales, Villavicencio. The closest is Soacha, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Madrid?
Soacha is the closest, 18 km south of Madrid, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Madrid?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Madrid: Soacha (25 min), Bogotá (35 min), Chía (40 min), Cajicá (40 min), Zipaquirá (50 min), Fusagasugá (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Madrid for a day out?
Bogotá is the largest city in day-trip range, 24 km south-east of Madrid and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Madrid?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Manizales at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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