How to get from Madrid to Villena
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Villena by price and travel time.
- 315 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 52m
- 2 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 52m
1 transfer
Train
€33
Cheapest
4h 30m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Villena. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 315 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Tue, Oct 13.
315 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 52m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 52m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Villena: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → VillenabusALSA·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Villena
ALSA runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 19:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 2 | 01:30 | 19:30 |
All departures
- 01:30
- 19:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Villena works
Start with a ALSA bus from Madrid Barajas to Villena, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Villena: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Villena?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Villena?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:30 and the last at 19:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Villena?
2 a day with ALSA, between 01:30 and 19:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Villena leave from?
Madrid Barajas with ALSA, according to the published timetable.
How far is Villena from Madrid?
About 315 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Villena cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €20. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Villena?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Villena without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Villena?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026