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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Benidorm
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Benidorm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 train costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €239.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€40 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €239 Average price | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Madrid to Benidorm:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Benidorm costing on average €40.
A train is €203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Benidorm costing on average €239.
Other travel options to Benidorm take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €35. The journey takes 5h 58m versus 4h 14m 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 Madrid to Benidorm
How to get from Madrid to Benidorm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Benidorm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal3:00 PM5h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:45 PMBenidorm, Bus Station€321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal3:00 PM5h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:45 PMBenidorm, Bus Station€321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX40637:10 AM1h00Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 AMValencia Airport€741One-way0 transfers
Other options
06142+Normal3:15 PM8h00Madrid Chamartín11:15 PMBenidorm, Bus Station€701One-way1 transfer
05742+Normal2:27 PM5h03Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:30 PMBenidorm, Bus Station€811One-way1 transfer- 06072+Normal7:45 AM5h30Madrid Chamartín1:15 PMBenidorm, Bus Station€811One-way1 transfer
- Normal12:30 PM5h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:10 PMBenidorm, Bus Station€391One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:30 PM6h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:50 PMBenidorm, Bus Station€391One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:30 AM5h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:05 AMBenidorm, Bus Station€431One-way0 transfers
IB108711:15 PM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport12:20 AMValencia Airport€341One-way0 transfers- UX40477:00 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport€611One-way0 transfers
- UX4047+Normal7:00 AM3h45Madrid Barajas Airport10:45 AMBenidorm, Bus Station€691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Benidorm:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Benidorm costing on average €40.
A train is €203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Benidorm costing on average €239.
Other travel options to Benidorm take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Benidorm 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 Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Benidorm, Bus Station.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO to go to Benidorm by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Benidorm by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, BA Euroflyer, Alba Star, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc to go to Benidorm by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane.
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