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Compare bus, train, and flight for Altea to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Altea to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Altea to Madrid:
A train is $33 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Altea to Madrid costing on average $57 (€46).
A train is $34 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altea to Madrid costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Altea to Madrid
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.
- 066158:58 PM2h29Alicante-Terminal11:27 PMMadrid Chamartín$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 066158:58 PM2h29Alicante-Terminal11:27 PMMadrid Chamartín$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX40608:35 PM0h55Valencia Airport9:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$701One-way0 transfers
Other options
062058:14 PM2h25Alicante-Terminal10:39 PMMadrid Chamartín$191One-way0 transfers- 065856:00 PM2h23Alicante-Terminal8:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$411One-way0 transfers
- 067757:51 AM2h32Alicante-Terminal10:23 AMMadrid Chamartín$441One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:20 AM6h10Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir4:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Supra Economy1:20 PM7h55Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir9:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$781One-way1 transfer
IB10169:30 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport10:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$291One-way0 transfers- UX40508:45 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$551One-way0 transfers
- IB10846:15 AM1h05Valencia Airport7:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Altea to Madrid:
A train is $33 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Altea to Madrid costing on average $57 (€46).
A train is $34 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Altea to Madrid costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains 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 Alicante Elche 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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