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Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 28 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Calpe to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calpe to Madrid will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 6 buses that leave Calpe for Madrid on Wed, Jun 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 377 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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 · Supra EconomyOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Calpe to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Calpe to Madrid:
A train is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calpe to Madrid costing on average $53 (€43).
A train is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calpe to Madrid costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $98 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€37). The journey takes 5h 41m versus 4h 22m 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 Alsa, 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 |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Calpe to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 8:05 AM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion | 7h25 | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:50 AM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion | 9h00 | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 1:00 PM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion | 7h55 | 8:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 1:00 PM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion | 8h15 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion | 7h15 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Calpe to Madrid run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (377 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Calpe Madrid buses complete this route in between 6 and 11 hours, depending on the stops they make. Generally, your departures are scheduled at intervals of between 20 minutes and 1 hour and 15 minutes. On certain itineraries 1 transfer can be made. The distance between the two destinations exceeds 500 kilometres by road.
The operator of the Calpe Madrid bus routes is ALSA. This company has a modern fleet, made up of vehicles with air conditioning, toilets and a platform to facilitate wheelchair access. On routes Calpe Madrid offers its Normal service, which includes free wifi and in-flight entertainment; and Supra Economy, which adds comfort to seats, press, plugs, headphones, VIP lounge access and pet cabin.
The fastest journeys of the Calpe Madrid buses take 5 hours and 50 minutes. These routes only make stops in Benidorm and Albacete. At certain times up to 10 intermediate stops and 1 transfer are scheduled. In these cases, the buses take more than 8 hours to get from Calpe to Madrid.
There are 14 daily Calpe Madrid bus departures from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays 12 connections are programmed, and on Sundays 15 frequencies are established. By means of the combinations of 1 journey by bus Calpe Valencia and another by train AVE Valencia Madrid, between 6 and 11 Calpe Madrid transfers are added per day.
Calpe bus station: it is a functional ALSA station, where there are several docks, ticket windows and 2 vending machines, one for drinks and the other for snacks. From the center of the city, which is only 400 meters away, it is possible to arrive in 5 minutes on foot.
Madrid Southern Bus Station: is an intermodal station where commuter trains, subways and urban, interurban and international buses can be accessed. It is 5 kilometres from the centre of Madrid, which can be reached in 10 minutes by suburban train lines C1 and C5. Its facilities include a cafeteria, restaurant, parking area, ticket offices and taxi rank.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calpe to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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