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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF42, while a flight costs an average of CHF63.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF42 Average price Cheapest | CHF45 Average price | CHF63 Average price | CHF79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 La Manga del Mar Menor:
A bus is CHF3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor costing on average CHF45.
A bus is CHF21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor costing on average CHF63.
Other travel options to La Manga del Mar Menor take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around CHF42 compared to roughly CHF79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF37. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 4h 35m 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.
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How to get from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM7h15Madrid6:45 PMLa Manga del Mar MenorCHF441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:30 AM7h15Madrid6:45 PMLa Manga del Mar MenorCHF441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:30 PM6h25Madrid9:55 PMLa Manga del Mar MenorCHF461One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:30 AM7h15Madrid5:45 PMLa Manga del Mar MenorCHF461One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM6h25Madrid10:55 PMLa Manga del Mar MenorCHF491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor:
A bus is CHF3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor costing on average CHF45.
A bus is CHF21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor costing on average CHF63.
Other travel options to La Manga del Mar Menor take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and La Manga del Mar Menor 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 Murcia Del Carmen.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses).
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Volotea, Air Nostrum to go to La Manga del Mar Menor by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to La Manga del Mar Menor by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, AVE to go to La Manga del Mar Menor by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Volotea, Air Nostrum.
- 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
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