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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Lorca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lorca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lorca:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Lorca costing on average $53 (€43).
A train is $71 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lorca costing on average $111 (€88).
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Lorca
How to get from Madrid to Lorca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Lorca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal10:30 AM5h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:15 PMLorca, Estacion de Autobuses$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal10:30 AM5h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:15 PMLorca, Estacion de Autobuses$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX40477:05 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$681One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal9:45 AM6h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:15 PMLorca, Estacion de Autobuses$551One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:30 PM5h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:15 PMLorca, Estacion de Autobuses$551One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:45 PM6h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:15 PMLorca, Estacion de Autobuses$551One-way0 transfers
- UX40493:10 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
IB10097:25 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1061One-way0 transfers- IB10298:15 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:30 AMAlmeria International Airport$2201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lorca:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Lorca costing on average $53 (€43).
A train is $71 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lorca costing on average $111 (€88).
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Lorca as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Ouigo to go to Lorca by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, White Airways to go to Lorca by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Lorca by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, White Airways.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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