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How to get fromMadrid to Playas de Orihuelaby train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Playas de Orihuela by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Orihuelatrain train Ave
    2h 59m
    €111–191
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Torrevieja Estación Autobusesbus bus ALSA - Mad-Campoa
    7h 5m
    €38–59
  3. Drive 442.5 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Playas de Orihuelacar car 442.5 km
    4h 40m
    €70–100
  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane MAD - ALC
    2. Take the bus from Alicante Airport to Torreviejabus bus
    5h 35m
    €44–121

Madrid to Playas de Orihuela by bus

Calendar29Weekly Buses
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Playas de 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses to Torrevieja Estación Autobuses 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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