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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Sep 16
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 16
$32
Fastest journey on Sep 16
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 16
3 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 16
3
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orihuela to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orihuela to Madrid will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Wed, Sep 16, we found 3 trains from Orihuela to Madrid, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 16 the direct trains cover the 352 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 Wed, Sep 16 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 train as it is the most popular option from Orihuela to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $304.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Orihuela to Madrid:
A train is $259 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orihuela to Madrid costing on average $304 (€247).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (3h 4m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly $40 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€37) vs $85 (€70)). 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 AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros.
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 Orihuela to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05863 | On time 4:00 PM Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 3h17 | 7:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
05903 | 7:11 PM Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 3h21 | 10:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 16 | |||||
06775 | 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 | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Orihuela to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 8:39 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orihuela to Madrid by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Orihuela to Madrid trains use the Orihuela Miguel Hernández to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Use this guide to compare Orihuela and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Orihuela Miguel Hernández has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández.
ATMs are available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández.
Ticket office support is available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández.
Available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández.
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.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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