What is the distance between Madrid and Alicante?

Madrid and Alicante are 224 miles (361 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Alicante?

If you're headed to Alicante from Madrid, chances are that your bus will depart from Estación Sur and arrive at Estación de Autobuses Nueva. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Once in Alicante, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Beaches, MARQ Museum, MUBAG Museum, Hogueras Museum and Explanada de España.

Bus Madrid to Alicante from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on September 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	6h 30m	5:15am	Alicante	Cheapest
11:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 35m	5:20am	Alicante	Fastest
11:30pm	Estación Sur	5h 45m	5:15am	Alicante	No tags
11:30pm	Estación Sur	8h 25m	7:55am	Aeropuerto d'Alicante (ALC)	No tags
11:30pm	Estación Sur	9h 25m	8:55am	Aeropuerto d'Alicante (ALC)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on September 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Estación Sur	4h 55m	5:25pm	Alicante	Cheapest
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
12:30pm	Estación Sur	4h 55m	5:25pm	Alicante	No tags
12:30pm	Estación Sur	4h 55m	5:25pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on September 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Estación Sur	5h 15m	2:15pm	Alicante	Cheapest
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
9:00am	Estación Sur	5h 15m	2:15pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on September 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30pm	Estación Sur	5h 35m	11:05pm	Alicante	Cheapest
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on September 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Estación Sur	4h 55m	5:25pm	Alicante	Cheapest
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on September 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:30pm	Estación Sur	5h 35m	11:05pm	Alicante	Cheapest
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on September 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on September 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Alicante.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $94	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$20 - $132	Average Duration2h 29m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $57	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Madrid to Alicante

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Alicante. The journey takes about 2 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

2h 29mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Madrid to Alicante: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66

Average bus trip duration7h 20m

Number of daily buses27

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance221 miles (356 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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ALSA

4.5/560,264 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 129 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the seats. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $51

ALSA Madrid Alicante recent customer reviews

Both the drivers were really friendly and accommodating. Though they didn’t speak much English, they did try their best to understand the other passengers that asked some questions.

Richelle D.

December 7, 2019

Overall, I had a positive experience. I was satisfied with the bus and the driving. The estación was a little confusing because I didn’t know which bus my bus was (I had a stop on a bus with another final destination), so I wish I had had that information prior to getting to the station.

Kyla M.

February 1, 2019

Bus itself was a little old, no powerpoints for charging and it wasn’t as clean inside as it should be. Apart from that, no complaints.

James F.

January 16, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,575 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Infobus, Grupo Samar

Madrid to Alicante Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Alicante?

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Alicante

A - Estación de Autobuses Nueva

B - Alicante Airport

C - Av. Salamanca

D - Universidad de Alicante

E - Carrer Eusebio Sempere

F - Port d'Alacant

Frequently asked questions for your trip Madrid - Alicante

What is the distance between Madrid and Alicante?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Alicante?
What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/17

$47

09/18

$61

Today

$46

09/20

$27

09/21

$27

09/22

$15

09/23

$15

09/24

$11

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Alicante was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Alicante, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $70 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Alicante based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-09-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Madrid to Alicante.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Madrid to Alicante.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Madrid to Alicante that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Madrid to Alicante while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Bus Tickets from Madrid to Alicante

Next departures

Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Alicante.

Bus Madrid to Alicante: Trip Overview

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ALSA Madrid Alicante recent customer reviews

Madrid to Alicante Bus

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Alicante?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Madrid - Alicante

What is the distance between Madrid and Alicante?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Alicante?

What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Madrid by bus?

You can also go to Alicante by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

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