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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alcala de Xivert to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alcala de Xivert to Madrid will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 1 buses that leave Alcala de Xivert for Madrid on Mon, May 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 334 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NORMAL.Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alcala de Xivert to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $45.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alcala de Xivert to Madrid:
A train is $1 (€0.99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alcala de Xivert to Madrid costing on average $71 (€57).
A train is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alcala de Xivert to Madrid costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€57) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 6h 8m versus 4h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Alcala de Xivert to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:05 AM Alcala de Xivert | 7h10 | 5:15 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Alcala de Xivert | 7h10 | 6:15 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Alcala de Xivert to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $45 (€36) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 15:00. The fastest bus covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 3:00 PM |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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