How much is the bus ticket from Alicante to Madrid?

The cheapest bus tickets from Alicante to Madrid start from $51. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Alicante to Madrid?

The average bus trip duration from Alicante to Madrid is 5h, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Alicante to Madrid route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Alicante to Madrid?

The earliest bus departs from Alicante to Madrid at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Alicante to Madrid?

A bus trip from Alicante to Madrid generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Alicante to Madrid from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Alicante to Madrid on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Alicante	6h 5m	8:50pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Alicante	4h 40m	8:55pm	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	4h 45m	7:00am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	5h 5m	7:20am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Alicante	5h 15m	3:30pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Madrid on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Alicante	6h 5m	8:50pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Alicante	4h 40m	8:55pm	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	4h 45m	7:00am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	5h 5m	7:20am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Alicante	5h 15m	3:30pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Madrid on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15am	Alicante	5h 15m	3:30pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Alicante	4h 40m	8:55pm	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	4h 45m	7:00am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	5h 5m	7:20am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Alicante	5h 15m	3:30pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Madrid on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Alicante	5h	10:15pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Alicante	4h 40m	8:55pm	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	4h 45m	7:00am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	5h 5m	7:20am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Alicante	5h 15m	3:30pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Madrid on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15am	Alicante	5h 15m	3:30pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Alicante	4h 40m	8:55pm	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	4h 45m	7:00am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	5h 5m	7:20am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Alicante	5h 15m	3:30pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Madrid on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Alicante	5h 45m	6:30am	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Alicante	4h 40m	8:55pm	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Alicante	6h 20m	7:05am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	4h 45m	7:00am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Alicante	5h 5m	7:20am	Estación Sur	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Alicante to Madrid

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

2h 32mAverage Duration

222 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $77	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $188	Average Duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $54	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Alicante and Madrid?

Stops in Alicante

A
Estación de Autobuses Nueva
Estación de Autobuses Nueva, 03003 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
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B
Alicante Airport
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C
Av. Salamanca
Av. Salamanca, 3, 03005 Alacant, Alicante Spain
D
Universidad de Alicante
Carretera de San Vicente del Raspeig, s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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E
Carrer Eusebio Sempere
Carrer Eusebio Sempere, 6, 03003 Alacant, Alicante, Spain
F
Port d'Alacant
Mlle. Levante 17B, 03001 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,862 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Customers have mixed opinions about the service. Some appreciate the convenience of being able to download their tickets onto their phone, while others mention that the drivers were not kind, especially towards non-Spanish speakers.

ALSA Alicante Madrid recent customer reviews

EverythIng was fine but the drivers were not kind! Specially because i am not spanish😢

Shahd F.

August 2, 2022

I loved the fact I could easily download my ticket into my phone wallet. Great service

Astrid C.

May 11, 2022

Hard to find which bus you need to ride, so arrive at least a few minutes early and ask around. There are no signs and the bus # doesn't match, and the bus never says the destination. You have to ask. This is all of Spain, any bus company.

Albert D.

October 31, 2016

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Alicante to Madrid by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Alicante to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from Alicante to Madrid start from $51. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Alicante to Madrid?
The average bus trip duration from Alicante to Madrid is 5h, covering a distance of 222 miles (357 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Alicante to Madrid route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Alicante to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from Alicante to Madrid at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Alicante to Madrid?
A bus trip from Alicante to Madrid generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/30

$23

12/01

$15

Today

$15

12/03

$15

12/04

$18

12/05

$30

12/06

$15

12/07

$23

The cheapest trip from Alicante to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Alicante to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $70 for a bus ticket from Alicante to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-12-03.