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Compare train, bus, and flight for Orihuela to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orihuela to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $23, and a bus costs an average of $72.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $68 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Orihuela to Madrid:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orihuela to Madrid costing on average $68 (€55).
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Orihuela to Madrid costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 52m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
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How to get from Orihuela to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Orihuela to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
058432:07 PM2h31Orihuela-Miguel Hernández4:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
058432:07 PM2h31Orihuela-Miguel Hernández4:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX40508:45 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
057636:41 AM2h30Orihuela-Miguel Hernández9:11 AMMadrid Chamartín$451One-way0 transfers
0581710:47 AM3h21Orihuela-Miguel Hernández2:08 PMMadrid Chamartín$561One-way0 transfers
059037:11 PM3h21Orihuela-Miguel Hernández10:32 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$691One-way0 transfers
UX404212:30 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport1:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
IB10109:15 AM1h15Alicante Elche Airport10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1851One-way0 transfers
UX4025 · UX60309:00 AM3h05Alicante Elche Airport12:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Orihuela to Madrid:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orihuela to Madrid costing on average $68 (€55).
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Orihuela to Madrid costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 52m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- 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 Orihuela and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Orihuela-Miguel Hernández and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Molina Del Segura, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Alba Star, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Bus Siguenza, S.L. to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Alba Star.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
- 5 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros.
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