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Museo Aeronáutico Municipal de San Javier
A specialised aviation museum at San Javier with historic aircraft and displays on Spanish military aviation near Balsicas.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£39
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£94
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
7 h
Trains on 20 Sept
5
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Balsicas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Balsicas will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Madrid to Balsicas you need to make at least one change.
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37463Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Balsicas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a flight costs an average of £218.
Distance: 374 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £218 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Balsicas:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Balsicas costing on average £10.
A coach is £215 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Balsicas costing on average £218.
Other travel options to Balsicas take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Coach takes on average 5h 55m.
The journey is about 6m faster (3h 50m by train vs 3h 56m by car) and roughly £55 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £65). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF OUIGO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Balsicas trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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05962+ 14544 | Delayed 10:00 Madrid Chamartín | 8h50 | 16:50 16:50Balsicas-Mar Menor | 1 change | |
05962+ 37463 | On time 10:00 Madrid Chamartín | 10h09 | 20:09 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 1 change | |
05962+ 14542 | Delayed 10:00 Madrid Chamartín | 3h51 | 11:51 11:51Balsicas-Mar Menor | 1 change | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
05668+ 14512 | 6:15 Madrid Chamartín | 4h32 | 10:47 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 1 change | |
05668+ 14542 | 6:15 Madrid Chamartín | 7h36 | 13:51 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 1 change | |
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Trains from Madrid to Balsicas run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 374 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 374 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:02 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Balsicas — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Balsicas trip today.
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A large regional park with marked trails, pines and coastal viewpoints, excellent for hiking and nature walks within reach of Balsicas.
A landscaped city park in Murcia with wide promenades, fountains and shade, ideal for a relaxed walk near the historic centre.
Murcia’s elegant pedestrian avenue links major squares, shops and theatres, making it one of the city’s best urban strolls.
Caldero del Mar Menor is a local rice dish cooked in rich fish stock, traditionally served with fish. It is a signature flavour of the nearby Mar Menor coast.
Michirones are a hearty stew of dried broad beans, chorizo, ham and spices. It is a classic Murcian tavern dish, especially popular in cooler months.
Zarangollo is a simple scramble of courgette, onion and egg, often with potato. It is one of Murcia’s best-known traditional dishes and a common tapa.
Traditional Spanish restaurant in Balsicas known for local rice dishes, grilled meats and a relaxed dining room suited to families and groups.
Established restaurant near Balsicas with a focus on rice dishes, seafood and Mediterranean cooking in a more polished setting.
Casual local spot serving tapas, sandwiches and daily plates. A practical choice for simple regional food in an informal atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain: village stays and cafés are reasonable, but costs rise if you rely on taxis or eat in coastal resort areas nearby.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; cafés and taxis usually just round up.
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Balsicas-Mar Menor -> Murcia del Carmen, Murcia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Balsicas by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Balsicas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Balsicas trains use the Madrid Chamartín to Balsicas-Mar Menor station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Balsicas train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
Balsicas-Mar Menor has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Balsicas-Mar Menor.
Ticket office support is available at Balsicas-Mar Menor.
Accessibility facilities are available at Balsicas-Mar Menor.
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