There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax 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 Saxtrain
3h 40m€44–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Eldabus ALSA - Mad-Benido / ...
8h 38m€41–65Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Avtrain 5178 / ...
4h 17m€57–125Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Sax379.9 km
3h 41mDrive 379.9 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Saxcar 379.9 km
3h 41m€60–87Fly to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MAD - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Saxtrain
4h 11m€54–121
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Sax via Cibeles - Ayuntamiento, Estación Sur de Autobuses and Petrer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Sax via Madrid Chamartín and Villena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Sax is 418 km. The road distance is 379.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Sax, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Av every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Renfe AVE also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Elda twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Sax
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Av
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estació del Nord to Sax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Av
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Elda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Elda station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Villena Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax is 380 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sax.
There are 220+ hotels available in Sax.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Sax. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















