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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 an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. 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 train costs an average of $10, while a flight costs an average of $304.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $304 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lorca to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Lorca to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Madrid:
A train is $43 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $53 (€45).
A train is $294 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $304 (€255).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€45) compared to roughly $91 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€32). The journey takes 6h 44m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
12:30 AM 6h00 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
12:30 AM 6h00 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX4050
8:45 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
01460+0584311:03 AM 5h35 Lorca Sutullena 4:38 PM Madrid Chamartín $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
- Normal
12:30 AM 6h15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses 6:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $52 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
12:20 PM 7h05 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses 7:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $52 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
12:20 PM 7h25 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UX4027 · UX6906
5:10 PM 14h30 Alicante Elche Airport 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $163 1 One-way 1 transfer 
IB10322:20 PM 1h15 Almeria International Airport 3:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $178 1 One-way 0 transfers- IB1038
9:40 PM 1h15 Almeria International Airport 10:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $178 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Madrid:
A train is $43 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $53 (€45).
A train is $294 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $304 (€255).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lorca Sutullena and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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