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Compare train, flight, and bus for Madrid to Balsicas
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Balsicas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a flight costs an average of $259.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price | $259 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Balsicas
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Balsicas, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Balsicas:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Balsicas costing on average $12.
A bus is $251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Balsicas costing on average $259.
Other travel options to Balsicas take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
The journey is about 9m faster (3h 47m by train vs 3h 56m by car) and roughly $74 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 vs $86). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Balsicas
How to get from Madrid to Balsicas by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Balsicas is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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145126:15 AM 4h32 Madrid Chamartín 10:47 AM Balsicas-Mar Menor $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 05668+14512
6:15 AM 4h32 Madrid Chamartín 10:47 AM Balsicas-Mar Menor $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- UX4047
7:00 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport $110 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 05668+14514
6:15 AM 6h23 Madrid Chamartín 12:38 PM Balsicas-Mar Menor $27 1 One-way 1 transfer - 05668+14542
6:15 AM 7h36 Madrid Chamartín 1:51 PM Balsicas-Mar Menor $27 1 One-way 1 transfer - 05962+14544
10:00 AM 8h50 Madrid Chamartín 6:50 PM Balsicas-Mar Menor $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1009 · VY13006:30 PM 13h40 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport $122 1 One-way 1 transfer- UX6051 · UX4024
10:45 PM 13h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $168 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX6067 · UX4024
2:35 PM 21h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $172 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Balsicas:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Balsicas costing on average $12.
A bus is $251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Balsicas costing on average $259.
Other travel options to Balsicas take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Balsicas as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus 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 Balsicas-Mar Menor.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Balsicas, C. Mar Menor (Estacion).
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer, Air Nostrum to go to Balsicas by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD to go to Balsicas by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Balsicas by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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