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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Xàbia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Xàbia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of €50, while a flight costs an average of €236.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €236 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Xàbia
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Xàbia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Xàbia:
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Xàbia costing on average €236.
Other travel options to Xàbia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 4h 33m 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 Xàbia
How to get from Madrid to Xàbia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Xàbia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal10:45 AM 5h50 Madrid Chamartín 4:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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Normal10:45 AM 5h50 Madrid Chamartín 4:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UX40637:00 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:05 AM Valencia Airport €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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Normal9:30 AM 5h05 Madrid Chamartín 2:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal10:45 AM 5h50 Madrid Chamartín 4:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal10:45 AM 7h20 Madrid Chamartín 6:05 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal9:30 AM 7h05 Madrid Chamartín 4:35 PM Xàbia, Estación Autobuses €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX40477:00 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport €93 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB108511:45 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:50 AM Valencia Airport €100 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX6031 · UX40248:20 AM 3h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport €135 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Xàbia:
A bus is €187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Xàbia costing on average €236.
Other travel options to Xàbia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Xàbia as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Xàbia, Estación Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Air Nostrum to go to Xàbia by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Avanza to go to Xàbia by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, Avanza.
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