How much does a train ticket cost from Madrid to Alicante?

The cheapest train tickets from Madrid to Alicante start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Madrid to Alicante?

The average train journey time from Madrid to Alicante is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 222 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the Madrid to Alicante route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Renfe , Iryo , OUIGO .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Madrid to Alicante?

The earliest train from Madrid to Alicante departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:00.

Which is the best train operator from Madrid to Alicante?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 396 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Alicante?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Madrid to Alicante?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Madrid to Alicante?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Madrid to Alicante from £18

Next train departures

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:45	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 25m	10:10	Alicante Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	18:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 24m	20:24	Alacant-Terminal	Fastest
Train	07:45	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 25m	10:10	Alicante Central Train Station	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	07:45	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 25m	10:10	Alicante Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 29m	11:29	Alacant-Terminal	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 17m	17:17	Alacant-Terminal	Fastest
Train	16:45	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 25m	19:10	Alicante Central Train Station	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	16:45	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 25m	19:10	Alicante Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 28m	16:28	Alacant-Terminal	Cheapest
Train	18:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 24m	20:24	Alacant-Terminal	Fastest
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 56m	22:56	Alacant-Terminal	Cheapest
Train	18:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 24m	20:24	Alacant-Terminal	Fastest
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 35m	09:35	Alacant-Terminal	Cheapest
Train	18:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 24m	20:24	Alacant-Terminal	Fastest
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 35m	09:35	Alacant-Terminal	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 17m	17:17	Alacant-Terminal	Fastest
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 35m	09:35	Alacant-Terminal	Cheapest
Train	15:00	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 17m	17:17	Alacant-Terminal	Fastest
Train	16:45	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 25m	19:10	Alicante Central Train Station	No tags
Train	11:00	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	2h 30m	13:30	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
Train	16:45	Madrid-Chamartin	2h 25m	19:10	Alicante Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Alicante

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Alicante. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 28mAverage duration

222 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£40 - £71	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £163	Average duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £43	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Madrid and Alicante?

Madrid

A
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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D
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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E
Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain

Alicante

A
Estación de Autobuses Nueva
Estación de Autobuses Nueva, 03003 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
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Train Companies

Renfe

4/5919 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

Iryo

4.5/5396 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.9

Users have shared positive feedback about their travel experiences, highlighting the cleanliness of the buses and the friendliness of the staff. Additionally, they appreciated how well-organized everything was and expressed a desire to take more trips with Iryo in the future.

iryo Madrid Alicante recent customer reviews

Everything was great. Very clean, very nice staff.

Anna N.

28 September 2024

Well orgnizedi loved to go more trip with iryo

Okechukwu James C.

26 July 2023

OUIGO

4.5/580 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.2

ES train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Alicante by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Madrid to Alicante?
The cheapest train tickets from Madrid to Alicante start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Madrid to Alicante?
The average train journey time from Madrid to Alicante is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 222 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Madrid to Alicante route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Renfe, Iryo, OUIGO.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Madrid to Alicante?
The earliest train from Madrid to Alicante departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:00.
Which is the best train operator from Madrid to Alicante?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 396 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Alicante?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Iryo has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Madrid to Alicante?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Madrid to Alicante?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£35

28/11

£22

Today

£31

30/11

£35

01/12

£26

02/12

£18

03/12

£26

04/12

£35

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Alicante was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Madrid to Alicante as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £132 for a train ticket from Madrid to Alicante based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-12-02.