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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier fine art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A top priority for first-time visitors and art lovers.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 7 buses that leave La Manga del Mar Menor for Madrid on Fri, Jun 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid costing on average $50 (€41).
A train is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $98 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€40). The journey takes 5h 46m versus 4h 36m 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, Alsa Supra, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:00 PM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) | 6h30 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) | 6h25 | 5:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) | 6h05 | 4:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
Supra Economy | 6:45 AM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) | 5h50 | 12:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 6:45 AM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) | 6h10 | 12:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) | 6h10 | 2:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) | 7h55 | 3:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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