- Must visit
Museu Soler Blasco
Main local museum in a historic house with archaeology, ethnography, and art. It gives the best introduction to Xàbia’s history and identity.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Xàbia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Xàbia will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 20 buses that leave Madrid for Xàbia on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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 Madrid to Xàbia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Xàbia:
A bus is $28 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Xàbia costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Xàbia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 5h 59m versus 4h 33m 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 Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator iryo | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Xàbia buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h40 | 3:10 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h40 | 3:10 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h35 | 2:05 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
06072+ Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h50 | 2:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06072+ Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h10 | 12:55 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06072+ Normal | 7:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h50 | 2:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06092+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h35 | 6:05 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06092+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h05 | 4:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h00 | 6:30 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 5:55 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06092+ Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h05 | 4:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06102+ Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h50 | 4:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06102+ Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h20 | 6:05 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06102+ Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h50 | 4:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06132+ Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h05 | 8:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06132+ Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h05 | 8:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06142+ Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h20 | 8:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
06142+ Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h20 | 8:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Madrid to Xàbia run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 but you can travel from only $38 by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (378 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
Discover the best of Xàbia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Xàbia trip today.
Main local museum in a historic house with archaeology, ethnography, and art. It gives the best introduction to Xàbia’s history and identity.
Municipal exhibition hall hosting temporary art shows and cultural displays in the old town. A good stop for contemporary local culture.
Port exhibition space used for local and visiting art shows near the seafront. It is compact, accessible, and easy to pair with a harbor walk.
Historic center of narrow streets, sandstone façades, and quiet squares. It is the best area for experiencing traditional Xàbia away from the beach.
Bustling harbor district with fishing roots, sea views, and an active promenade. A great area for walks and daily local atmosphere.
Scenic headland viewpoint with dramatic cliffs and panoramic Mediterranean views. It is among the most iconic lookouts in the Xàbia area.
Rice baked with fish broth, monkfish, squid and shellfish. A signature coastal dish of Xàbia and the Marina Alta, prized for deep Mediterranean flavor.
Creamy rice cooked with red prawns, squid or cuttlefish and local fish stock. A festive Valencian classic widely loved along Xàbia’s seafront.
Traditional fishermen’s stew of rock fish and potatoes, often served with alioli. It reflects the old maritime cooking of the Alicante coast.
Refined Michelin-starred dining at Hotel Ritual de Terra, known for creative Mediterranean tasting menus in an elegant, tranquil setting.
Upscale portside restaurant with a strong reputation for high-quality local seafood, rice dishes and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Stylish rice restaurant near the port, respected for paella, seafood rice dishes and polished service in a contemporary space.
Moderate for the Costa Blanca: lodging rises in summer, dining is fair, and local buses are low-cost.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Estación Autobuses, Xàbia -> Plaça de l'Església, Xàbia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Xàbia 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 Xàbia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Xàbia buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Xàbia, Estación Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Xàbia 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.
Xàbia, Estación Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Taxis and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Xàbia, Estación Autobuses.
Available at Xàbia, Estación Autobuses: Taxis.
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