Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 40 m
Average
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
360 km
Of the 10 buses that leave Alicante for Madrid every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 223 miles (360 km) | |
Average bus duration | 5 h | |
Average bus ticket price | $29 (€25) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus companies | Alsa, Infobus, Alsa Supra or BlaBlaCar |
Buses from Alicante to Madrid cover the 223 miles (360 km) long journey taking on average 5 h with our travel partners like Alsa, Infobus, Alsa Supra or BlaBlaCar. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $29 (€25), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $18 (€15). Travelers depart most frequently from Alicante, Aeroport d'Alacant - Terminal 2 and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
You can travel by bus between Alicante and Madrid with Alsa for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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.
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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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.
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:
When departing from Alicante, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Alicante, Aeroport d'Alacant - Terminal 2, Alicante, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) and Alicante, Estación de Autobuses. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your journey in bus stations like Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Alicante, Aeroport d'Alacant - Terminal 2, which is located around 7.2 miles (11.6 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.
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