There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, train
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Orihuelatrain
2h 45m€46–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus ALSA - Mad-L.Mang
7h 43m€41–67Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Orihuelatrain Ave
3h 44m€61–132Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Orihuela417.7 km
4h 15mDrive 417.7 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuelacar 417.7 km
4h 15m€66–95Fly to Almería Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto Almeria to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
6h 7m€91–264
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela is to fly and train which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Estación Ferrocarril via Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 and San Andrés. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Orihuela via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Orihuela is 425 km. The road distance is 417.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Orihuela, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Orihuela 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–120
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Almería Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Orihuela
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Orihuela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Orihuela
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Orihuela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T1 to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Aeropuerto Almeria to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Orihuela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Murcia station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Orihuela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Orihuela train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2034+ hotels available in Orihuela.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Orihuela. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.