- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier fine art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A top priority for first-time visitors and art lovers.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 3 trains that leave La Manga del Mar Menor for Madrid on Fri, Jun 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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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06775Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $62 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid costing on average $50 (€41).
A train is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
The journey is about 21m faster (4h 15m by train vs 4h 36m by car) and roughly $71 (€58) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $98 (€81)). 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 La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06615 | On time 7:53 PM Murcia Del Carmen | 3h34 | 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
06775 | On time 6:35 AM Murcia Del Carmen | 3h48 | 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
06535 | 12:39 PM Murcia Del Carmen | 2h44 | 3:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 6:35 AM |
Last train 8:39 PM |
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Moderate for Western Europe: museums and transit are fair, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
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