4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Alicante
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Alicante will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 22 buses that leave Madrid for Alicante every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 360 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 360 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £112 Average Price |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Alicante bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Alicante coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 21:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h30 | 04:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h45 | 04:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 06:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h25 | 07:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 22:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h10 | 06:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal | 22:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h35 | 04:20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h50 | 04:20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h25 | 06:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 07:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
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| Normal · Normal | 06:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h05 | 13:50 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Supra Economy | 07:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h40 | 11:55 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 07:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h40 | 13:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 07:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h40 | 14:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Supra Economy · Normal | 07:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h40 | 15:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 07:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h20 | 13:50 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 07:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h05 | 16:50 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h20 | 18:50 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h55 | 16:25 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 19:55 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 change | |
| Normal | 14:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h00 | 19:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 16:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h35 | 22:05 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Alicante
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Buses from Madrid to Alicante run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 360 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 360 km |
Average bus duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Infobus, Ouigo from Madrid to AlicanteYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Alicante with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Infobus, Ouigo for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coach from Madrid to Alicante
There are usually around nine buses from Madrid to Alicante each day, on both weekdays and weekends. Each bus runs directly with no changes and usually has an average journey time of just 4 hours and 50 minutes.
How long is the journey by bus from Madrid to Alicante?
The fastest bus from Madrid to Alicante takes around 4 hours and 45 minutes, while the longest may take up to 5 hours and 50 minutes. Journeys that take place around rush hour in the morning or evening have a longer travel time.
How many coaches are there from Madrid to Alicante?
There are usually nine or so services each day between Madrid and Alicante. The first service of the day usually leaves just after midnight. After this, no coaches run until 9:00 a.m. Several buses then run during the day, but services become less frequent after 5:00 p.m., with the last bus of the day departing at just before midnight. There are usually fewer services on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Madrid to Alicante?
Departure bus station: Bus from Madrid to Alicante depart from either Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses or Barajas Airport's Terminal 4. Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses is located next to Méndez Álvaro South Train Station, which has a good range of shops and cafes. It also has a taxi rank and plenty of connecting trains and buses to take you the 2.4 miles to Madrid city centre. The other station is at Barajas Airport's Terminal 4, which is 11 miles from Madrid. There are many amenities at the station including cafes, toilets, a taxi rank, and waiting areas. Trains leave for the city centre every six minutes.
Arrival bus station: Buses from Madrid arrive at Alicante's Plaza De La Coruña Bus Station which is by San Juan beach, or at Alicante Estación Autobús Station. Plaza De La Coruña Bus Station is a short 5.3-mile bus journey away from the centre of Alicante. There are no facilities at the bus stop but it is next to a large shopping centre with cafes and toilets. Alicante Estación Autobús Station is less than a mile from the city centre, which can be reached on foot or by bus. It has a cafe, toilets, storage lockers, charging ports, and vending machines.
Which coach providers travel from Madrid to Alicante?
All of the bus from Madrid to Alicante are provided by Alsa. Most of the services are run with regular Alsa coaches, but two services a day are provided by Alsa Supra. Alsa Supra coaches are more luxurious and have more onboard amenities.
Alsa Madrid to Alicante
Alsa provides seven services a day, running from breakfast time until the early evening. Alsa Supra coaches generally travel overnight. Both have an average journey time of around 4 hours and 50 minutes to 5 and a half hours.
Madrid to Alicante Coaches: Services on Board
Alsa allows all passengers to bring 30 kg (66lbs) of luggage for free, as well as a small piece of hand luggage to stow over your seat as you travel. If you wish to bring extra luggage, you can do so for a small fee. Alsa also allows passengers to bring sports equipment such as bikes or skis for an extra fee, and if you wish to travel with these items you'll need to arrive at least 15 minutes before your departure time. All luggage and other items must be properly labelled and appropriately wrapped/protected.
Alsa does not offer a first-class service but their Supra coaches do have extra amenities. If you travel on a Supra coach you'll find leather seats with footrests, free WiFi, an onboard entertainment system that shows TV and films, and VIP waiting areas at selected bus stations.
Passengers can travel with one small domestic animal as long as they weigh under 10 kg and are safely contained in a crate or carrier. You must purchase an extra ticket for your pet, and they will need to travel in the hold.
Disabled passengers are welcome on Alsa buses. Most of their vehicles are equipped with lifting mechanisms to transport passengers in wheelchairs on and off the bus, but it's important to let them know before you travel to make sure your coach is fully equipped. They also request that patients in wheelchairs travel with a companion who is able to assist them throughout the journey. Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on board but you should notify Alsa 48 hours in advance if you plan to bring them with you on your trip. Foldable wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be stored in the hold free of charge.
FAQs: Madrid to Alicante coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Alicante by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Alicante
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
DiningATMAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: C6
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
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