Museo Navarro Ramón
A museum dedicated to contemporary art, showcasing works by the painter Navarro Ramón and other local artists.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Altea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Altea will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 6 buses that leave Madrid for Altea on Fri, May 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 373 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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 train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Altea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Madrid to Altea:
A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Altea costing on average $57 (€46).
A train is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Altea costing on average $87 (€69).
Other travel options to Altea take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $95 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 5h 26m versus 4h 35m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Altea buses for today, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h45 | 6:15 AM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 15 | |||||
Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h00 | 1:30 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h05 | 4:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h30 | 9:15 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h15 | 9:15 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Altea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (373 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 231 miles (373 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Altea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Altea trip today.
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