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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 train, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 train costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $292.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 2h 13m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor costing on average $55 (€46).
A train is $243 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor costing on average $292 (€245).
Other travel options to La Manga del Mar Menor take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€46) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 6h 59m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB10097:45 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB1009
7:45 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX4047
7:00 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport $111 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Normal
5:30 PM 6h25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 11:55 PM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
12:30 PM 7h15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:45 PM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
4:50 PM 7h05 Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus) 11:55 PM La Manga Del Mar Menor, Gran Vía de la Manga (Estación de Autobuses) $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
- IB1015
7:40 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport $95 1 One-way 0 transfers - UX6049 · UX4024
9:45 PM 14h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $130 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX6097 · UX4024
7:00 PM 16h45 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $134 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor costing on average $55 (€46).
A train is $243 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Manga del Mar Menor costing on average $292 (€245).
Other travel options to La Manga del Mar Menor take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 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, Royal Air Maroc, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum to go to La Manga del Mar Menor by flight.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO to go to La Manga del Mar Menor by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to La Manga del Mar Menor by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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