There are 7 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane MAD - LIS
- Take the bus from Lisboa - Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS) to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Brancobus
6h€52–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vilar Formosobus Madrid
- Take the bus from Vilar Formoso to Castelo Brancobus FlixBus N1155
11h 1m€47–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamancatrain Alv
- Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 4m€52–91Train
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantestrain Re
- Take the train from Abrantes to Castelo Brancotrain Ic
12h 53m€82–144Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Alcains397.6 km
4h 21mDrive 397.6 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcainscar 397.6 km
4h 21m€63–90Bus via Salamanca
- Take the bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus 1 Madrid- Salamanca / ...
- Take the bus from Salamanca to Castelo Brancobus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 5m€49–84
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Alcains via Estación De Atocha, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Vilar Formoso and Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Castelo Branco via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz and Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alcains is 741 km. The road distance is 397.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains bus services, operated by Gipsyy Portugal, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Alcains, Portugal?
You can take a train from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 to Alcains via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Abrantes, Castelo Branco, and Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aeropuerto T4 to Alcains via Estación De Atocha, Estación Sur, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Vilar Formoso, and Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco in around 11h 1m.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Badajoz to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Abrantes to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lisboa - Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS) to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Salamanca to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vilar Formoso to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Salamanca to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Salamanca to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Salamanca to Castelo Branco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- gipsyy.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Vilar Formoso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Schedules at
- gipsyy.com
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Monbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Alcains
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains bus services, operated by Gipsyy Portugal, arrive at Vilar Formoso station.
Alcains is 1h behind Madrid Airport (MAD). It is currently 4:24 PM in Madrid Airport (MAD) and 3:24 PM in Alcains.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Badajoz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alcains.
There are 100+ hotels available in Alcains.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alcains. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























