Madrid to Orihuela bus with BlaBlaCar

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Orihuela

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

3 h 44 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

352 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Orihuela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Orihuela will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Orihuela every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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.

BlaBlaCar
09:303h50
Madrid
13:20Orihuela
£201One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
09:003h40
Madrid
12:40Orihuela
£201One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
18:403h40
Madrid
22:20Orihuela
£201One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
19:003h50
Madrid
22:50Orihuela
£211One-way
0 changes
BlaBlaCar
09:303h40
Madrid
13:10Orihuela
£211One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Orihuela

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Orihuela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 £33, and a flight costs an average of £28.

Distance: 352 km

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Most popular
Train
Flight

£33

Average Price

Cheapest

£41

Average Price

£88

Average Price

5h 39m

Average total duration

5h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Air Europa

Most popular airline

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Madrid to Orihuela bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:38
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
alsa06:45 Madrid
6h05
12:50 Orihuela0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Orihuela

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Buses from Madrid to Orihuela run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14
Distance
352 km
Average bus duration
5h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£33
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
6h 5m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
16:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £14

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Madrid to OrihuelaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Orihuela with BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 5m
Cheapest Price
£33
Alsa frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Madrid to Orihuela coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Orihuela with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Orihuela.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Madrid to Orihuela can start from as little as £77 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Madrid to Orihuela is £78; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Madrid to Orihuela coach travel time is 6 h 30 min   for the 218 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Madrid to Orihuela leaves at 08: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Madrid to Orihuela leaves at 10: 30.
There are 2 coaches a day from Madrid to Orihuela which require at least one change with BlaBlaCar or Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Madrid to Orihuela coach with BlaBlaCar or Alsa. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to Orihuela from Madrid as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Madrid, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83. When arriving in Orihuela, you can end your trip in coach stations like Orihuela, Ctra. Alicante Murcia (Bar-Restaurante El Palmeral), Orihuela, Estación de Autobus and Orihuela, N-340 / Calle Armengola.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Orihuela, Ctra. Alicante Murcia (Bar-Restaurante El Palmeral), located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Orihuela including taking a train, coach or flight.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Orihuela

Madrid
Orihuela
Madrid, Estación Sur de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
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