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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $76 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Lorca to Madrid:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $62.
A bus is $20 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 33m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lorca to Madrid
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- UX40508:45 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- UX40508:45 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX40508:45 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal5:15 PM5h55Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses11:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$531One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:30 AM6h00Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses6:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$531One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:15 PM6h15Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses11:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$531One-way0 transfers
IB10169:30 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport10:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$921One-way0 transfers- UX404212:30 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport1:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1391One-way0 transfers
- UX4027 · UX60305:10 PM18h55Alicante Elche Airport12:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Madrid:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $62.
A bus is $20 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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