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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Altea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Altea 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 26m. 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 flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $87 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Altea:
A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Altea costing on average $57 (€46).
A train is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Altea costing on average $87 (€69).
Other travel options to Altea take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Altea
How to get from Madrid to Altea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Altea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal7:30 AM6h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:30 PMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal7:30 AM6h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:30 PMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX40637:10 AM1h00Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 AMValencia Airport$1031One-way0 transfers
Other options
061644:45 PM2h25Madrid Chamartín7:10 PMAlicante-Terminal$621One-way0 transfers- 065946:45 PM2h22Madrid Chamartín9:07 PMAlicante-Terminal$731One-way0 transfers
- 069442:15 PM2h29Madrid Chamartín4:44 PMAlicante-Terminal$731One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM6h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:15 PMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir$551One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:30 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 AMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir$551One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:45 PM7h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:15 AMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir$551One-way0 transfers
IB10097:25 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1311One-way0 transfers- UX40477:05 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1621One-way0 transfers
- UX6097 · UX40267:00 PM24h55Madrid Barajas Airport7:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Altea:
A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Altea costing on average $57 (€46).
A train is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Altea costing on average $87 (€69).
Other travel options to Altea take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Altea as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, White Airways to go to Altea by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Altea by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Altea by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, White Airways.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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