There are 6 ways to get from Alter do Chão to Madrid by train (Renfe), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Crato to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
7h 56m€65–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
- Take the bus from Castelo Branco to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid-Moncloabus
10h 51m€42–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Crato to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the bus from Badajoz to Alcorcónbus
10h 3m€58–112Drive 444.3 km
- Drive from Alter do Chão to Madridcar 444.3 km
5h 16m€72–104Train to Badajoz Airport, fly
- Take the train from Crato to Badajoztrain
- Fly from Badajoz Airport (BJZ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BJZ - MAD
6h 26m€74–303Train, train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly
- Take the train from Crato to Entroncamentotrain
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Orientetrain
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LIS - MAD
8h 6m€53–228
Badajoz Airport (BJZ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alter do Chão to Madrid is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Alter do Chão to Madrid is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Alter do Chão to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Alter do Chão and arriving at Madrid-Moncloa via Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre, Castelo Branco and Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Alter do Chão to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Crato and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Badajoz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Alter do Chão and Madrid is 545 km. The road distance is 444.3 km.
The best way to get from Alter do Chão to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Alter do Chão to Madrid, including transfers.
Alter do Chão to Madrid bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre station.
Alter do Chão to Madrid train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Crato station.
The best way to get from Alter do Chão to Madrid is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Alter do Chão, Portugal and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a bus from Alter do Chão to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Crato - Estação CP, Crato, and Badajoz in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alter do Chão to Madrid-Moncloa via Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre, Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, and Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Badajoz Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–130
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Crato to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Crato to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Crato to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Crato to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Badajoz to Alcorcón
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Alter do Chão to Madrid bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco station.
Madrid is 1h ahead of Alter do Chão. It is currently 1:01 PM in Alter do Chão and 2:01 PM in Madrid.
Alter do Chão to Madrid train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Badajoz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alter do Chão to Madrid is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Alter do Chão to Madrid.
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