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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Pola to Madrid
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 24
Cheapest price on Sep 24
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 24
$36
Fastest journey on Sep 24
4 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
4 h 31 m
Trains on Sep 24
54
Distance
366 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Pola to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Pola to Madrid will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Santa Pola to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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052174:05 PM7h33Gran Alacant11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$131One-way1 transfer- Normal+052176:05 PM5h33Gran Alacant11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$131One-way1 transfer
- Normal+052175:05 PM6h33Gran Alacant11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$131One-way1 transfer
- Normal+052173:05 PM8h33Gran Alacant11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$131One-way1 transfer
- Normal+052177:05 PM4h33Gran Alacant11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$131One-way1 transfer
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051532:15 PM4h23Santa Pola6:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$471One-way1 transfer - Normal+051532:05 PM4h33Gran Alacant6:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$461One-way1 transfer
- Normal+0514312:35 PM4h33Gran Alacant5:08 PMMadrid Chamartín$461One-way1 transfer
- Normal+0511310:35 AM4h33Gran Alacant3:08 PMMadrid Chamartín$461One-way1 transfer
- Normal+052177:05 PM4h33Gran Alacant11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$131One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Santa Pola to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santa Pola to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. 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 $37, while a flight costs an average of $308.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $308 Average price | $47 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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.
The cheapest way to travel from Santa Pola to Madrid is a train with an average price of $37 (€31).
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Pola to Madrid:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Pola to Madrid costing on average $47 (€39).
A train is $271 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Pola to Madrid costing on average $308 (€253).
The fastest way to travel from Santa Pola to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santa Pola and Madrid including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Santa Pola to Madrid among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 1h 45m faster (2h 37m by train vs 4h 22m by car) and roughly $50 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 (€31) vs $87 (€71)). 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 iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Santa Pola to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Pola to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Normal+05083 | 6:00 AM Santa Pola | 5h08 | 11:08 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05093 | 6:05 AM Gran Alacant | 6h03 | 12:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05083 | 6:05 AM Gran Alacant | 5h03 | 11:08 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05093 | 7:00 AM Santa Pola | 5h08 | 12:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05093 | 7:05 AM Gran Alacant | 5h03 | 12:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 04143 | 7:05 AM Gran Alacant | 6h18 | 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05093 | 7:30 AM Santa Pola | 4h38 | 12:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+04143 | 7:30 AM Santa Pola | 5h53 | 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+04143 | 8:00 AM Santa Pola | 5h23 | 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+04143 | 8:05 AM Gran Alacant | 5h18 | 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 12:00 PM Santa Pola | 11h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 12:05 PM Gran Alacant | 11h33 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 12:30 PM Santa Pola | 11h08 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 12:35 PM Gran Alacant | 11h03 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 1:00 PM Santa Pola | 10h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 1:05 PM Gran Alacant | 10h33 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 2:00 PM Santa Pola | 9h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 2:05 PM Gran Alacant | 9h33 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 2:15 PM Santa Pola | 9h23 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 3:00 PM Santa Pola | 8h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 3:05 PM Gran Alacant | 8h33 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 4:00 PM Santa Pola | 7h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 4:05 PM Gran Alacant | 7h33 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 5:00 PM Santa Pola | 6h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 5:05 PM Gran Alacant | 6h33 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 6:00 PM Santa Pola | 5h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 6:05 PM Gran Alacant | 5h33 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 7:00 PM Santa Pola | 4h38 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+05217 | 7:05 PM Gran Alacant | 4h33 | 11:38 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Pola to Madrid
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Trains from Santa Pola to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 227 miles (366 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: SNCF OUIGO, iryo from Santa Pola to Madrid trainsSNCF OUIGO, iryo trains will get you between Santa Pola and Madrid from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
iryo
About
iryo is a new brand from railway operator ILSA operating in Spain since 2022. iryo uses Frecciarossa 1000 trains which are modern, can travel at up to 360km/h and have a minimal environmental impact. iryo’s Frecciarossa trains have different classes, all of which come with free unlimited WiFi, power sockets, toilets and an onboard entertainment portal where you can watch films and TV series. The main classes are: Infinita Class, Singular Café Class, Singular Class, Inicial Class. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way. iryo services also cover Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average iryo Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest iryo Price
$19 (€16)
iryo frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (36x56x26cm) and 1 handbag (36x30x10cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead compartments and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with Mediterranean cuisine, at-seat service in both classes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free. Large dogs need paid ticket
Quiet zone
SNCF OUIGO
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF OUIGO Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest SNCF OUIGO Price
$11 (€9)
SNCF OUIGO frequency
6 a day
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- Must visit
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
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Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
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El Retiro Park
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Gran Vía
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
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Paseo del Prado
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
Cocido Madrileño
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Bocadillo de Calamares
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
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Callos a la Madrileña
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DSTAgE
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Malacatín
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Sobrino de Botín
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or a simple menú.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.80-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Tarjeta Transporte
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.50
- Day pass
- €8.40
To the city center
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Madrid buses allow contactless bank card payment onboard, but Metro tickets are usually bought from station machines with card or cash.
- A 10-trip ticket can cost less per ride than single tickets if you plan several Metro or bus journeys.
FAQs: Trains from Santa Pola to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Pola 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.
Train ticket prices from Santa Pola to Madrid can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $11 (€9), while the average price is around $37 (€31).
The train from Santa Pola to Madrid takes 2h 21m and runs 5 per day.
The first train from Santa Pola to Madrid leaves at 1:00 AM.
The distance by train from Santa Pola to Madrid is 227 miles (366 km).
The last train from Santa Pola to Madrid leaves at 9:20 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Santa Pola to Madrid.
Yes, there is a direct train from Santa Pola to Madrid. This service operates 5 times per day, provided by iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Santa Pola to Madrid.
The train station in Santa Pola that goes to Madrid is Alicante-Terminal, which connects to Madrid Chamartín.
The cheapest way to get from Santa Pola to Madrid is by train, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
The journey from Santa Pola to Madrid by train is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it primarily passes through the interior regions of Spain characterized by agricultural landscapes and open plains.
Yes, you can take the train from Santa Pola to Madrid.
Popular day trips by train from Madrid include Toledo, Segovia, Valladolid, Ávila, Cuenca.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Spain Pass and Interrail Spain Pass are valid on most trains within Spain, including RENFE regional, AVE high-speed, and other long-distance services. Some restrictions may apply for certain premium trains, so it is advisable to check specific train eligibility and reservation requirements in advance.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Madrid, the main safety concerns for travelers include pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, and on public transportation. Common scams involve distraction techniques, such as someone asking for signatures on petitions or offering friendship bracelets, to steal valuables. Travelers should also be cautious of unlicensed taxi drivers and always use official transport services. Staying vigilant in busy tourist spots and keeping belongings secure helps minimize risks.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Pola to Madrid
Most Santa Pola to Madrid trains use the Alicante-Terminal to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Pola and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Santa Pola
Arrival train stations in Madrid
Which Madrid station do trains from Santa Pola arrive at?
Trains from Santa Pola to Madrid arrive at Madrid Chamartín. Madrid Chamartín is 3 miles (6 km) from Madrid city centre.
Madrid Chamartín28036 Madrid, Spain
City-centre transport
Getting to Madrid Chamartín from Madrid city centre
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainC3, C4, C4a, C4b · 11m · $1 · every ~15 min
Ic, Alv, 17041, Re, 18031, 18033, 18035, 18037, 18041, 18043, 18049, 18171, 37091, 37093, 37095, 37097, 37099 · 13m · $1 · every ~2 min
BusN24 · 24m · $4 · every ~11 min
Subway1 · 19m · $2 · every ~24 min
Madrid Chamartín train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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