How to travel from Alicante to Madrid

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Alicante to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $28.

Distance: 223 miles (360 km)

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$27

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$29

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$75

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3h 16m

Average total duration

2h 46m

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30m

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3h 52m

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3h 22m

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5h 4m

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2h 4m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.2kg

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AVE

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Alsa

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Air Europa

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from Alicante to Madrid

How to get from Alicante to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Alicante to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AVE05083
    8:35 AM2h33
    Alicante-Terminal
    11:08 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF OUIGO06615
    8:58 PM2h29
    Alicante-Terminal
    11:27 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX4050
    8:45 PM1h05
    Alicante Elche Airport
    9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF OUIGO06775
    7:51 AM2h32
    Alicante-Terminal
    10:23 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA04143
    10:26 AM2h57
    Alicante-Terminal
    1:23 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE05273
    7:24 AM2h28
    Alicante-Terminal
    9:52 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:15 AM5h15
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    3:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:30 AM5h00
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    4:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:15 PM5h00
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    10:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1016
    9:30 PM1h15
    Alicante Elche Airport
    10:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX4027 · UX6096
    5:10 PM5h25
    Alicante Elche Airport
    10:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX4023 · UX8502
    4:05 PM3h20
    Alicante Elche Airport
    7:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1791One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Alicante to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Alicante to Madrid, 87,89% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Alicante to Madrid and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Madrid is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Madrid:

A train is $0.17 (€0.14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Madrid costing on average $9 (€7).

A train is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Madrid costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 18m.

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Alicante to Madrid is approximately 223 miles (360 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Madrid is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
  • Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Alba Star, Volotea, Vueling, White Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
  • 16 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Alba Star, Volotea, White Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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