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Madrid to Alicante by train
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Cheapest Price US$6.50
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30 days in advance US$23.50
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7 days in advance US$60.50
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Travelling from Madrid to Alicante by train
Want to know how to get from Madrid to Alicante by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Madrid to Alicante take around , covering a distance of approximately 360 kilometres.
On weekdays the only train to Alicante is usually scheduled to depart Madrid around . This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 0 trains per day travelling between the two cities.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$6.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Alicante, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Alicante.
Is there a direct train from Madrid to Alicante?
The journey between Madrid and Alicante usually involves changes of train.
We usually find around direct trains on the route from Madrid to Alicante every weekday.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Alicante?
The Madrid to Alicante train travel takes about , no matter when you leave.
What are the Madrid to Alicante train times and schedule?
On weekdays the only train to Alicante is usually scheduled to depart Madrid around . This is the same at the weekend.
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AVE or Alvia
Taking the train from Madrid to Alicante is by far the best option for travelling between these two cities.
The journey takes in beautiful Spanish landscapes, crossing a region tourists don't often visit. The final part of the journey, from Albacete to Alicante, is along the high-speed line opened in summer 2013.
Madrid to Alacant-Terminal
All trains from Madrid to Alicante serve Atocha station in Madrid. On most days, there is also an afternoon train from Madrid Chamartin to Alicante (which then stops at Atocha 25 mins after leaving Chamartin). Between Madrid Atocha and Alicante all trains stop at least once. You’ll arrive in Alicante at a station called Alacant Terminal in the local Valencian dialect, but still shown on many maps as the Estación de Madrid.
While the fastest trains on this route take little more than 2 hrs, some slower services take closer to three hours. The AVE trains are faster than the Alvia trains running from Madrid to Alicante.