How to travel from Madrid to Altea

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Altea

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 €9, and a flight costs an average of €29.

Distance: 231 miles (373 km)

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€45

Average price

€26

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Cheapest

€51

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5h 56m

Average total duration

5h 26m

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30m

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2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

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30m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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Alsa

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iryo

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Air Europa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Madrid to Altea

How to get from Madrid to Altea by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Altea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal · Normal
09:30AM7h05
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:35PMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Ouigo06484
08:15AM2h22
Madrid Chamartín
10:37AMAlicante-Terminal
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air EuropaUX4063
07:05AM1h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:05AMValencia Airport
$1731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Ouigo06944
02:15PM2h29
Madrid Chamartín
04:44PMAlicante-Terminal
$411One-way
0 transfers
Ouigo06594
06:45PM2h22
Madrid Chamartín
09:07PMAlicante-Terminal
$651One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
03:00PM6h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:15PMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir
$621One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1085
11:45PM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:50AMValencia Airport
$1631One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX6031 · UX4024+AlsaNormal
08:20AM8h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:35PMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir
$2451One-way
2 transfers
Air EuropaUX6031 · UX4024+AlsaNormal
08:20AM10h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:35PMAltea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir
$2451One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Altea

Travel to Altea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Altea.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Altea including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Altea is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Altea:

A train is $26 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Altea costing on average $37 (€29).

A train is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Altea costing on average $54 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Altea is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Altea take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 22m.

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Madrid to Altea is approximately 231 miles (373 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Altea is:
  • Around 19 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Altea:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Altea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Altea by bus.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum , Ryanair, White Airways to go to Altea by flight.
  • Travel with Ouigo, iryo to go to Altea by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Altea with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum , White Airways.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Ouigo, iryo.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Altea often also extend their vacation to go to Alicante, Valencia, El Altet, Calpe, Benidorm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Altea and these popular destinations at a great price.

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