There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Altea by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, tram
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Alicante-Termino
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Take the tram from Alicante - Luceros to Benidorm
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Madrid to Altea
6 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Gandia
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Take the bus from Gandia to Altea
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Altea
Bus via Gandia
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Take the bus from Madrid to Gandia
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Take the bus from Gandia to Altea
Drive
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Drive from Madrid to Altea
Fly to Alicante, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC)
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Take the bus from Alicante Airport to Benidorm
Fly to Valencia, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC)
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Take the bus from Valencia Airprt to Benidorm
Madrid to Altea by train, walk and tram
The journey time between Madrid and Altea is around 5h 52m and covers a distance of around 543 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 58m. The fastest journey normally takes 4h 7m. Operated by Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Alicante Metro Tram, the Madrid to Altea service departs from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrives in Altea. Typically 57 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Average journey times
Route information
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Madrid to Altea train, walk and tram schedules
Departing Friday, September 17, 2021
Departing Saturday, September 18, 2021
Departing Sunday, September 19, 2021
Renfe AVE
Renfe AVE
Renfe AVE
Renfe Viajeros
Renfe Viajeros
Renfe Viajeros
Alicante Metro Tram
Alicante Metro Tram
Alicante Metro Tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Altea is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 5h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Altea is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Estacion Sur and arriving at Altea. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Altea. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Altea via Alicante - Luceros and Benidorm Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Madrid and Altea is 373 km. The road distance is 465.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Altea without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 19m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Madrid to Altea, including transfers.
Madrid to Altea bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
Madrid to Altea train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
- Distance: 372.7 km
- Duration: 5h 19m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Altea, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Altea once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €180
Flights from Madrid to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €190
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €170
Flights from Madrid to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Valencia via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Alicante-Termino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €50 - €65
- Promo+
- €56 - €60
- Flexible
- €75 - €95
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Alicante-Termino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 961 924 000
- Website
- tramalicante.es
Tram from Alicante - Luceros to Benidorm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Schedules at
- tramalicante.es
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Gandia to Altea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Altea
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Alicante Airport to Benidorm
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Valencia Airprt to Benidorm
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Altea
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Madrid to Altea bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Altea station.
Madrid to Altea train services, operated by Alicante Metro Tram, arrive at Benidorm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Altea is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Madrid to Altea.
Air Europa and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport.
Book your Madrid to Altea bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 5282+ hotels available in Altea. Prices start at €87 per night.