What is the distance between Madrid and Altea?

The distance between the two cities is 232 miles (374 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Altea?

If you're headed to Altea from Madrid, chances are that your bus will depart from Estación Sur and arrive at Parada de Autobus de Altea. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Madrid to Altea from $51 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Madrid to Altea on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 10m	5:55am	ALTEA	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Estación Sur	6h 25m	5:55am	ALTEA	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	7h 5m	4:35pm	ALTEA	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 30m	6:15am	ALTEA	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Estación Sur	6h 45m	6:15am	ALTEA	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid to Altea

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Altea. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

232 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $61	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $46	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Altea?

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 Altea

A
Parada de Autobus de Altea
Carrer la Mar 8, 03590 Altea, Alicante Spain
B
Caserío Carbonera
Caserío Carbonera, 10, 03590 Altea, Alicante, Spain

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ALSA

4.5/560,835 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60835 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $57

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Altea by bus

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The cheapest trip from Madrid to Altea was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $55 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Altea based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-02.