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Compare bus, train, and flight for Torrevieja to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Torrevieja to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 train costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €259.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€44 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €259 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Torrevieja to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Torrevieja to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Torrevieja to Madrid:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Torrevieja to Madrid costing on average €44.
A train is €226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torrevieja to Madrid costing on average €259.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €31. The journey takes 6h 23m versus 4h 40m 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 Torrevieja to Madrid
How to get from Torrevieja to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Torrevieja to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
066158:16 PM 3h11 Elche Av/Elx Av 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
066158:16 PM 3h11 Elche Av/Elx Av 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX40508:45 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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065351:02 PM 2h21 Elche Av/Elx Av 3:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
067757:03 AM 3h20 Elche Av/Elx Av 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal1:05 PM 6h00 Torre La Mata, N-332 7:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal1:00 PM 6h05 Torrevieja, Terminal Autobuses 7:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:05 PM 6h35 Torre La Mata, N-332 5:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX4025 · UX60789:00 AM 11h45 Alicante Elche Airport 8:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €101 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX4025 · UX60969:00 AM 13h35 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €101 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX404212:35 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 1:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €179 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Torrevieja to Madrid:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Torrevieja to Madrid costing on average €44.
A train is €226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Torrevieja to Madrid costing on average €259.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torrevieja and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Elche Av/Elx Av and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Torrevieja, Terminal Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Alba Star to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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