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Compare bus, train, and flight for Altea to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altea to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $302.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $302 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Altea to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Altea to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Altea to Madrid:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altea to Madrid costing on average $60.
A train is $259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Altea to Madrid costing on average $302.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
The journey is about 2h 13m faster (2h 27m by train vs 4h 40m by car) and roughly $50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 vs $93). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Altea to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Altea to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 06615
8:58 PM 2h29 Alicante-Terminal 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 06615
8:58 PM 2h29 Alicante-Terminal 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB10846:05 AM 1h05 Valencia Airport 7:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $401 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 06585
6:00 PM 2h23 Alicante-Terminal 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín $23 1 One-way 0 transfers - 06775
7:51 AM 2h32 Alicante-Terminal 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal · Supra Economy
1:20 PM 7h55 Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir 9:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UX4025 · UX6096
9:00 AM 13h35 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $120 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX4027 · UX6096
5:10 PM 5h25 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $248 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX4008 · UX6096
8:55 AM 13h40 Valencia Airport 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $261 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Altea to Madrid:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altea to Madrid costing on average $60.
A train is $259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Altea to Madrid costing on average $302.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Altea and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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