How to travel from Madrid to Orihuela

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Orihuela

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Orihuela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $36.

Distance: 218 miles (352 km)

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$35

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$49

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$114

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3h 31m

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5h 39m

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5h 9m

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4h 12m

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1h 12m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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Air Europa

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from Madrid to Orihuela

How to get from Madrid to Orihuela by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Orihuela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AVE05962
10:00AM2h29
Madrid Chamartín
12:29PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández
$561One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe AVLO05668
06:15AM3h17
Madrid Chamartín
09:32AMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air EuropaUX4047
07:05AM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:10AMAlicante Elche Airport
$781One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AVE05912
11:05AM3h16
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
02:21PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández
$861One-way
0 transfers
iryo06084+Renfe Avant09125
08:45AM4h39
Madrid Chamartín
01:24PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández
$741One-way
1 transfer
AVE05742
02:27PM3h09
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
05:36PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández
$721One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1009
07:20AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:35AMAlicante Elche Airport
$1281One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1015
07:40PM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:55PMAlicante Elche Airport
$1991One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX4049
03:10PM1h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:20PMAlicante Elche Airport
$2191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Orihuela

Travel to Orihuela easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Orihuela.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Orihuela including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Orihuela is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Orihuela:

A train is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Orihuela costing on average $36 (€29).

A train is $39 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Orihuela costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Orihuela is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Orihuela take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Madrid to Orihuela is approximately 218 miles (352 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Orihuela is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Orihuela as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Orihuela:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Orihuela-Miguel Hernández.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Molina Del Segura, Estacion de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Orihuela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum , Volotea to go to Orihuela by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Orihuela by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Orihuela by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Orihuela with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum , Volotea.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Orihuela often also extend their vacation to go to Alicante, Valencia, Murcia, Torrevieja, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Orihuela and these popular destinations at a great price.
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