There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Altea by train, 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, bus via Alicante
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Alicante-Termino
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Take the bus from Alicante to Benidorm
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Madrid to Altea
6 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Altea
Train, bus
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Take the train from Madrid-Chamartin to Gandia
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Take the bus from Gandia 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
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 €75 - €120 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.
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 bus via Alicante which takes 4h 58m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Madrid to Altea, including transfers.
Madrid to Altea bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Alicante Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Madrid to Altea bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Altea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Altea is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Madrid to Altea.
- Distance: 372.7 km
- Duration: 4h 58m
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
- €29 - €310
Flights from Madrid to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €260
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €120
Flights from Madrid to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €95
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Alicante-Termino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Alicante to Benidorm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Altea
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Gandia to Altea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Airport to Benidorm
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Valencia Airprt to Benidorm
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- ALSA
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Alicante to Benidorm
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Avanza Grupo
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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