Madrid to Alicante Bus and Coach

Madrid to Alicante Alicante to Madrid

Madrid to Alicante Route Overview

Madrid to Alicante bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 15 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Madrid at 00:30h, arriving at Alicante at 05:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 05:15h the following day.

Departure station and country MadridSpain
Arrival station and country AlicanteSpain
Travel Distance 259 mi
Average Trip Duration 05h 12min
Total Departures 15
Popular Operators Alsa
Lowest Price £26
Transportation Options Coach, Train, Plane



Traveling by coach from Madrid to Alicante

The shortest travel distance between Madrid and Alicante is 259 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 08:15 has a travel time of 04:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:45h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Alicante earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Madrid to Alicante. The overnight coach departs at 23:30 and arrives at 05:15 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Alicante:
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Bus companies operating the Madrid to Alicante route

Alsa is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 143 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.9 Alsa

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Madrid or Alicante coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Madrid

You can see information about the departure station and stops Madrid here

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  Alicante

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Alicante here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £26 (One-Way) or £52 (Return).

Travel reviews for Madrid to Alicante bus

Over 143 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Madrid to Alicante. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Alicante

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Alicante, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:


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