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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Balsicas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 17 m
Average
9 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
374 km
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Balsicas without transferring at least once.
Distance | 231 miles (373 km) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Renfe ALVIA, Renfe or Renfe AVE |
Trains from Madrid to Balsicas cover the 231 miles (373 km) long route taking on average 8 h 40 min with our travel partners like Renfe ALVIA, Renfe or Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Balsicas-Mar Menor.
You can travel by train to Balsicas from Madrid with Renfe and AVE. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Renfe is Spain’s national train company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.
Looking for a comfortable way to travel to Balsicas from Madrid? Reserve your Renfe AVE train from Madrid to Balsicas with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national train company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Madrid to Balsicas journey. Omio shows you current AVE schedules and tickets to cover the 231 miles (373 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this trip. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.
As the main high-speed train service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE trains one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!
Madrid to Balsicas train information with AVE:
The Madrid Balsicas trains offer a high level of comfort and aesthetics in both tourist class and preferential category cars. This 430-kilometre route lasts around 4 hours and is covered daily by several state-of-the-art trains, equipped with modern on-board comforts and the latest technologies.
Madrid Balsicas trains are part of the long-distance railway service managed by Renfe. These are the Altaria and Alvia fleet, whose trains operate at speeds of up to 250 km/h and offer all kinds of services on board, including music stations, box-office films and cafeteria cars.
Travel on Madrid Balsicas trains takes an average of 4 hours and 15 minutes. All connections on this route run non-stop and, depending on the train, include intermediate stops at the stations of Albacete-Los Llanos, Hellín, Murcia, Cieza, Alcázar de San Juan or Villarrobledo.
From Monday to Friday there are 4 daily trains Madrid Balsicas. On Saturdays, a total of 2 connections are made; and on Sundays, 4 direct connections between the two cities. As long-distance trains, they allow their passengers to travel free of charge on commuter lines, either to reach the station of origin or to depart from the station of destination. To do this, travellers only have to validate their tickets at the ticket office or vending machine.
Madrid-Atocha Station: is located in the central district of Atocha-Mediodía and a short distance from El Retiro Park. Its facilities include fast food outlets, shops, tobacconists, ATMs, car rental counters and parking. Metro Line 1, accessible from the station, provides direct connections to numerous points in the city. The suburban trains C1 and C10 connect the station with Madrid-Barajas airport in 30-35 minutes.
Balsicas-Mar Menor Station: is located in the Murcian town of Torre-Pacheco and has lockers, telephone booth, cafeteria, toilets, parking and large platform with benches. Buses 70, 39, 42 and 36 connect the station with the university campus of Torre-Pacheco and other areas of the city. Regional trains link Balsicas-Mar Menor with Murcia, Cartagena and other coastal towns.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Omio customers book a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Balsicas-Mar Menor most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Balsicas-Mar Menor, located 0.3 miles (500 m) away from the city center.
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