- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
5 h 53 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Xàbia to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Xàbia to Madrid will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Xàbia to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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06183Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Xàbia to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. 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 flight costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Xàbia to Madrid:
A flight is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Xàbia to Madrid costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€52) compared to roughly $96 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€26). The journey takes 5h 59m versus 4h 17m 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 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 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 6h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:23PM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:08PM | Duration 6h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:53PM | Duration 6h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:53PM | Duration 6h43 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:53PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Xàbia to Madrid buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ 06203 | 4:45 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 5h08 | 9:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
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Normal+ 06103 | 6:45 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 6h08 | 12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06123 | 6:45 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 7h38 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06103 | 6:45 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 6h08 | 12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:15 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 8h15 | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06123 | 8:30 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 5h53 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06123 | 8:30 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 5h53 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06123 | 8:30 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 5h53 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06183 | 10:00 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 9h53 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06163 | 10:00 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 8h08 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06163 | 10:00 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 8h08 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 9h50 | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal+ 05217 | 11:00 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 12h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ 05153 | 11:00 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 7h38 | 6:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal+ 05183 | 11:00 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 9h08 | 8:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 06183 | 11:30 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 8h23 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06163 | 11:30 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 6h38 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06163 | 11:30 AM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 6h38 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06183 | 1:50 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 6h03 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06183 | 1:50 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses | 6h03 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Xàbia to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) 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 35m.
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside major works by Dalí and Miró. Essential for modern and contemporary art lovers.
A major museum spanning European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Its broad collection complements the Prado and Reina Sofía perfectly.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, and relaxing among monuments and formal gardens. A top city experience for nearly every visitor.
Madrid’s best-known avenue, lined with historic architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop views. Energetic by day and night, it is one of the city’s defining walks.
The symbolic heart of Madrid and a major meeting point, home to the Kilómetro Cero marker and famous public celebrations. Constantly busy and central.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a paprika-forward sauce. It is a historic tavern dish closely linked to Madrid cuisine.
Prestigious flamenco venue with acclaimed dining, known for refined Spanish cuisine in an intimate historic setting. It combines performance and high-end gastronomy.
Historic traditional restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian classics. It offers an old-world atmosphere and is one of Madrid’s most iconic dining rooms.
Well-known classic restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and traditional Spanish cooking. It is a long-established spot with a lively, polished tavern feel.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés and 5-10% at restaurants for very good service. Tipping is appreciated, not required.
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