- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Benidorm to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benidorm to Madrid will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Benidorm to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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06103Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Benidorm to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 $9, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $55 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Benidorm to Madrid:
A train is $18 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Benidorm to Madrid costing on average $38 (€38).
A train is $35 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benidorm to Madrid costing on average $55 (€55).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
The journey is about 1h 51m faster (2h 47m by train vs 4h 38m by car) and roughly $55 (€55) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€20) vs $75 (€75)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF OUIGO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Benidorm to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06615 | Delayed 6:58 PM 8:58 PMAlicante-Terminal | 2h29 | 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal+ 06063 | 12:15 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 8h38 | 8:53 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06083 | 12:15 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 9h53 | 10:08 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06103 | 2:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 10h08 | 12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06063 | 2:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h08 | 8:53 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06083 | 2:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h23 | 10:08 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06143 | 5:30 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 10h23 | 3:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06103 | 5:30 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h23 | 12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06123 | 5:30 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 8h53 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06123 | 7:00 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h23 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06143 | 7:00 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 8h53 | 3:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06103 | 7:00 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 5h53 | 12:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06163 | 9:15 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 8h53 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06123 | 9:15 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 5h08 | 2:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06143 | 9:15 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h38 | 3:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06163 | 10:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h23 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06183 | 10:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 9h08 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06143 | 10:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 5h08 | 3:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06163 | 12:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 5h23 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06203 | 12:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 9h08 | 9:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06183 | 12:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h08 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06203 | 1:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 8h23 | 9:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06183 | 1:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h23 | 7:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06203 | 3:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h08 | 9:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06203 | 4:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 5h23 | 9:53 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Benidorm to Madrid run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 230 miles (371 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€9) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Most Benidorm to Madrid trains use the Alicante-Terminal to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Benidorm and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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