What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Castalla?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Castalla is to bus which costs €10 - €65 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Castalla?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Castalla is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Castalla?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Castalla. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Castalla via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Madrid to Castalla?

The distance between Madrid and Castalla is 535 km. The road distance is 383 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Castalla without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Castalla without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs €16 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Castalla?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Madrid to Castalla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Castalla bus from?

Madrid to Castalla bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Madrid to Castalla bus arrive?

Madrid to Castalla bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Alicante station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Castalla?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Castalla is 383 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Madrid to Castalla.

Where can I stay near Castalla?

There are 206+ hotels available in Castalla.

Madrid to Castalla - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Castalla by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante to Castallabus
4h 31m
€16–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Alicantebus Alsa
6h 25m
€11–62
Drive 383 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Castallacar 383 km
3h 51m
€61–87
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante to Castallabus
4h 39m
€35–101

Madrid to Castalla by train, foot, and bus

43Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.5 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Castalla, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Alicante every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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