The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Santa Pola
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Santa Pola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Santa Pola will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 9 buses that leave Madrid for Santa Pola on Thu, Jun 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 366 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 6 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.
Normal · Normal11:45 AM7h05Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:50 PMSanta Pola$491One-way1 transfer
Normal10:45 PM6h40Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:25 AMSanta Pola$491One-way0 transfers
Normal1:30 PM5h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:50 PMSanta Pola$491One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM5h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:05 PMSanta Pola$491One-way0 transfers
Normal11:30 PM5h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 AMSanta Pola$491One-way0 transfers
Normal1:30 PM5h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:50 PMSanta Pola$491One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM5h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:05 PMSanta Pola$491One-way0 transfers
Normal11:30 PM5h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 AMSanta Pola$491One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal12:30 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:45 PMSanta Pola$501One-way1 transfer
Supra Economy · Normal4:30 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:45 PMSanta Pola$671One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Madrid to Santa Pola
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Santa Pola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $10, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Santa Pola:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Santa Pola costing on average $46 (€38).
A train is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Santa Pola costing on average $83 (€69).
Other travel options to Santa Pola take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $85 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€33). The journey takes 5h 11m versus 4h 16m 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.
Madrid to Santa Pola Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Live departures
Madrid to Santa Pola bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Santa Pola buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h40 | 5:25 AM Santa Pola | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h55 | 5:25 AM Santa Pola | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 25 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h20 | 3:50 PM Santa Pola | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h20 | 4:05 PM Santa Pola | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h35 | 4:05 PM Santa Pola | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h05 | 6:50 PM Santa Pola | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h15 | 6:45 PM Santa Pola | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h20 | 6:50 PM Santa Pola | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 4:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h15 | 10:45 PM Santa Pola | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Santa Pola
Buses from Madrid to Santa Pola run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) 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 227 miles (366 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús from Madrid to Santa PolaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Santa Pola with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús for as low as $10 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Santa Pola
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Santa Pola 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 Santa Pola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Grupo Subús
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Ramps for easy boarding and alighting.
- Santa Pola Salt Museum, an informative museum showcasing the history and process of salt production in the region
- Santa Pola Castle, a 16th-century fortress offering historical exhibits and panoramic views of the town
- Tabarca Island, a small island known for its crystal-clear waters and marine reserve, perfect for snorkeling and day trips
- Santa Pola Lighthouse, a scenic spot providing stunning views of the coastline and surrounding areas
- Pola Park, a family-friendly amusement park featuring rides, games, and entertainment for all ages.
- Santa Pola Aquarium, discover local marine life in this small but informative aquarium
- Playa de Levante, relax on this popular beach with golden sands and family-friendly amenities
- Explore the local markets, where you can find fresh produce, local crafts, and souvenirs
- Enjoy a boat trip along the coast, offering beautiful views and the chance to spot marine wildlife
- Try local cuisine at one of the many seaside restaurants, offering fresh seafood and traditional Spanish dishes.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Grupo Subús
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Grupo Subús
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Grupo Subús
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Grupo Subús
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Santa Pola
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
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