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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Calpe
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Calpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $303.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg 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 Calpe
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Calpe, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Calpe:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Calpe costing on average $55.
A train is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Calpe costing on average $303.
Other travel options to Calpe take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 4h 37m 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 Calpe
How to get from Madrid to Calpe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Calpe is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 06484
8:15 AM 2h22 Madrid Chamartín 10:37 AM Alicante-Terminal $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 06484
8:15 AM 2h22 Madrid Chamartín 10:37 AM Alicante-Terminal $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX4063
7:00 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:05 AM Valencia Airport $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 06594
6:45 PM 2h22 Madrid Chamartín 9:07 PM Alicante-Terminal $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - 06944
2:15 PM 2h29 Madrid Chamartín 4:44 PM Alicante-Terminal $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
3:00 PM 6h35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:35 PM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion $54 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
12:30 AM 7h15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:45 AM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion $56 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
12:30 PM 7h30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 8:00 PM Calpe, Avenida Diputacion $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UX4065
3:10 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:15 PM Valencia Airport $88 1 One-way 0 transfers 
IB108511:30 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:35 AM Valencia Airport $94 1 One-way 0 transfers- UX4047
7:00 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport $111 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Calpe:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Calpe costing on average $55.
A train is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Calpe costing on average $303.
Other travel options to Calpe take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Calpe 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 Calpe, Avenida Diputacion.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Calpe by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Calpe by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Air Nostrum, Alba Star to go to Calpe by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
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