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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lorca to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lorca to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$57 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Lorca to Madrid:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $57 (€45).
A train is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
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How to get from Lorca to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lorca to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal12:20 PM7h05Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses7:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$611One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal12:20 PM7h05Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses7:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX40508:45 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal12:20 PM7h25Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses7:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$611One-way0 transfers
Normal5:15 PM5h55Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses11:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$611One-way0 transfers
Normal5:15 PM6h15Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses11:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$611One-way0 transfers
IB10169:30 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport10:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$621One-way0 transfers
UX404212:30 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport1:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1701One-way0 transfers
IB10121:40 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport2:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Madrid:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $57 (€45).
A train is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lorca and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Iberia.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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