The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$55
Fastest journey on Sep 17
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
5 h 3 m
Buses on Sep 17
23
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 23 buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal, including 6 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 354 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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.
Normal3:00 PM5h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 AM5h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:35 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$341One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM5h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:05 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$341One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM4h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$341One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy8:15 AM4h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:55 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy8:15 AM4h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:55 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM4h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$341One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM5h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 AM5h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:35 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$341One-way0 transfers
Normal11:45 PM5h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:20 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $268.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $268 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal costing on average $55.
A bus is $216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal costing on average $268.
Other travel options to Alicante-Terminal take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 5h 55m versus 4h 2m 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, Alsa Supra.
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.
Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h35 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h10 | 7:55 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h05 | 7:50 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h20 | 7:50 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h05 | 2:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h40 | 2:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h40 | 4:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h40 | 12:55 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h40 | 3:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h20 | 2:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h05 | 2:35 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h25 | 4:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h25 | 6:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 5:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h20 | 4:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h20 | 5:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 8:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h55 | 5:25 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h20 | 7:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h20 | 8:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 8:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h55 | 10:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h35 | 11:05 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal
Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 219 miles (354 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-TerminalYou can travel by bus between Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal with Alsa, Alsa Supra for as low as $11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal 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 Alicante-Terminal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
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