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Museo del Mar de Santa Pola
Main archaeology museum inside the fortress, presenting Iberian, Roman, and local history finds. Essential for understanding Santa Pola’s past.
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 $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
On Sun, Nov 08, we found 5 buses from Madrid to Santa Pola, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 08 the direct buses cover the 366 km distance in an average of 6 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sun, Nov 08 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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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Buses from Madrid to Santa Pola run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
There are 4 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 4h 55m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Madrid to Santa Pola.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
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 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Santa Pola buses for today, Saturday, November 7. 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 | 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 | 6h10 | 6:40 PM Santa Pola | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h20 | 6:50 PM Santa Pola | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 |
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Main archaeology museum inside the fortress, presenting Iberian, Roman, and local history finds. Essential for understanding Santa Pola’s past.
Aquarium with Mediterranean species from the bay, focused on local marine life and education. A compact, family-friendly cultural visit by the harbor.
Interpretive center on the Santa Pola salt flats, birdlife, and traditional salt production. Excellent for learning before exploring the natural park.
Scenic clifftop walkway near the lighthouse with spectacular sea panoramas. One of the area’s most popular recent photo spots and an easy coastal walk.
Natural viewpoint over cliffs, sea, and Tabarca Island. A top place for sunsets, birdwatching, and seeing Santa Pola’s coastline from above.
Salt-lagoon nature area famous for flamingos and wetland landscapes. It combines wildlife, traditional industry, and accessible observation points.
Salt-baked sea bass from Santa Pola’s fishing tradition. Fresh local fish is baked in a salt crust, keeping it moist and highlighting the town’s strong maritime identity.
Alicante-style rice cooked with cuttlefish, fish stock and often prawns. It is a coastal staple around Santa Pola, prized for deep seafood flavour and socarrat.
Local red prawns from nearby waters, usually grilled or boiled simply. They are one of the area’s most valued seafood products and a classic order in Santa Pola.
Well-known waterfront seafood restaurant in the port area, valued for rice dishes, fresh fish and a polished yet relaxed maritime setting.
Established marina-side venue popular for paella, shellfish and fish. Comfortable classic dining room with views and a traditional Santa Pola seafood focus.
Trusted casual spot known for tapas, rice dishes and seafood near the harbour. Lively local atmosphere and good value for traditional coastal cooking.
Moderate for Costa Blanca resorts; lodging rises in summer, but dining and local buses stay reasonable versus larger Spanish beach destinations.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up in cafes and taxis, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Estacion de Autobuses de Santa Pola -> Castillo Fortaleza De Santa Pola, Santa Pola
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Most Madrid to Santa Pola buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Santa Pola station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Santa Pola bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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