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Compare bus, train, and flight for La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, while a flight costs an average of €260.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€47 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €260 Average price | €83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid costing on average €47.
A train is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid costing on average €260.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €36. The journey takes 6h 41m versus 4h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0653512:39 PM 2h44 Murcia Del Carmen 3:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
0653512:39 PM 2h44 Murcia Del Carmen 3:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX40508:45 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €227 1 One-way 0 transfers
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067756:35 AM 3h48 Murcia Del Carmen 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
066157:53 PM 3h34 Murcia Del Carmen 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:15 PM 6h20 La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM 7h30 La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) 4:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB10109:40 AM 1h15 Alicante Elche Airport 10:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport €300 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB10169:30 PM 1h15 Alicante Elche Airport 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €313 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX404212:35 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €326 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid costing on average €47.
A train is €225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Manga del Mar Menor to Madrid costing on average €260.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Manga del Mar Menor 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 Murcia Del Carmen and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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