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Cheap bus tickets from Alicante to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Cheapest

$11

Average

$15

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

02:45PM6h05

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

08:50PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$111One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

05:15PM5h00

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

10:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$111One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

10:15AM5h15

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

03:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$141One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

11:30AM5h00

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

04:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$141One-way

0 transfers

08:20AM3h50

Alicante

12:10PMMadrid

$261One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Alicante to Madrid

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 21

Alsa

12:45AM4h50

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

05:35AMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

Alsa

12:45AM5h10

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

05:55AMMadrid

0 transfers

Alsa

01:45AM4h50

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

06:35AMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

Alsa

01:45AM5h05

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

06:50AMMadrid

0 transfers

Alsa Supra

09:15AM4h50

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

02:05PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

Alsa Supra

09:15AM5h10

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

02:25PMMadrid

0 transfers

Alsa

10:15AM5h15

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

03:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

Alsa

11:30AM5h00

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

04:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

Alsa

01:15PM4h45

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

Alsa

02:45PM6h05

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

08:50PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

Alsa Supra

04:15PM4h40

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

08:55PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

Alsa Supra

04:15PM5h00

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

09:15PMMadrid

0 transfers

Alsa

05:15PM5h00

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

10:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Alicante to Madrid?

The best time to book your bus from Alicante to Madrid is 91 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Alicante to Madrid route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Alicante to Madrid per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Alicante to Madrid.

Buses

from $38

Trains

from $35

Flights

from $114

Bus times from Alicante to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 21

Fastest Journey

4 h 40 m

Average

5 h 3 m

Buses per day

Distance

360 km

Of the 13 buses that leave Alicante for Madrid every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

04:15PM4h40

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

08:55PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$641One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

01:15PM4h45

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$441One-way

0 transfers

12:45AM4h50

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

05:35AMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$441One-way

0 transfers

01:45AM4h50

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

06:35AMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$441One-way

0 transfers

09:15AM4h50

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

02:05PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83

$641One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Alicante to Madrid

Distance	223 miles (360 km)
Average bus duration	5 h
Average bus ticket price	$37 (€31)
Bus frequency	10 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day
Bus companies	Alsa or Alsa Supra

Buses from Alicante to Madrid cover the 223 miles (360 km) long route taking on average 5 h with our travel partners like Alsa or Alsa Supra. Normally, there are 10 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $14 (€12), but the average price of bus tickets is $37 (€31). Travelers depart most frequently from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.

Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar from Alicante to Madrid

Travel from Alicante to Madrid from $8 (€7) with Omio’s bus partners Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Alsa from Alicante to Madrid bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h
Cheapest Price: $8
Alsa frequency: 6 a day

Buses from Alicante to Madrid

Buses in Spain are a convenient and affordable way to travel, with numerous companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. Alsa runs between 8-21 buses from Alicante to Madrid each day. The first Alicante to Madrid bus leaves at 1:45 a.m. while the last departs at 5:15 p.m. Buses from Alicante to Madrid takes at least 4:45 h to arrive in Madrid.

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Alicante to Madrid Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Alicante to Madrid when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€46
1 Day in Advance	€46
1 Week in Advance	€37
2 Weeks in Advance	€31
1 Month in Advance	€31
3 Months in Advance	€31

Alicante to Madrid Buses: General Information

While taking a bus is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 4:45 h to arrive in Madrid.

All Alicante to Madrid buses are run by ALSA.
All buses are direct, depart from Alicante bus station and arrive at either Madrid's Estacion Sur or Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
Traveling from Alicante to Madrid by bus takes as little as 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Most travelers book their Alicante to Madrid bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Alicante to Madrid buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:

It is 20% cheaper to book an Alicante to Madrid bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
Alicante to Madrid bus tickets are 33% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.

FAQs: Bus from Alicante to Madrid

FAQs: Take the bus from Alicante to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Madrid.

Cheap bus tickets from Alicante to Madrid can start from as little as $14 (€12) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Alicante to Madrid is $37 (€31); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Alicante to Madrid bus travel time is 5 h for the 223 mile (360 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Alicante to Madrid leaves at 8: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Alicante to Madrid leaves at 9: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Alicante to Madrid without having to change trains with Alsa or Alsa Supra. There are 9 direct buses from Alicante to Madrid each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Alicante to Madrid bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa or Alsa Supra. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services from Alicante to Madrid to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Alicante to Madrid by bus is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Madrid from Alicante including taking a train, bus or flight.