How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Alicante?

The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Alicante start from $51. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 Madrid to Alicante?

The average bus trip duration from Madrid to Alicante is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 221 miles (357 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Madrid to Alicante route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 25 trains available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Alicante at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

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

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

Bus Madrid to Alicante from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación Sur	5h 15m	2:15pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estación Sur	5h 15m	2:15pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Estación Sur	5h 35m	11:05pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Alicante

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Alicante. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 28mAverage Duration

222 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $92	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $210	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $55	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Alicante?

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

Stops in Alicante

A
Alicante Airport
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B
Estación de Autobuses Nueva
Estación de Autobuses Nueva, 03003 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
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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

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,836 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 131 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $51

ALSA Madrid Alicante recent customer reviews

Both the drivers were really friendly and accommodating. Though they didn’t speak much English, they did try their best to understand the other passengers that asked some questions.

Richelle D.

December 7, 2019

Overall, I had a positive experience. I was satisfied with the bus and the driving. The estación was a little confusing because I didn’t know which bus my bus was (I had a stop on a bus with another final destination), so I wish I had had that information prior to getting to the station.

Kyla M.

February 1, 2019

Bus itself was a little old, no powerpoints for charging and it wasn’t as clean inside as it should be. Apart from that, no complaints.

James F.

January 16, 2019

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Alicante 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 Madrid to Alicante?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Alicante start from $51. The average price for this route is around $57. 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 Madrid to Alicante?
The average bus trip duration from Madrid to Alicante is 7h 20m, covering a distance of 221 miles (357 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 40m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Madrid to Alicante route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 25 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Alicante?
The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Alicante at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Alicante?
A bus trip from Madrid to Alicante 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

11/25

$46

11/26

$46

Today

$46

11/28

$20

11/29

$20

11/30

$20

12/01

$20

12/02

$16

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Alicante was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $69 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Alicante based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-02.