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Madrid-Chamartin
Alicante Central Train Station
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Alacant-Terminal
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Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 30 November
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Madrid-Chamartin
Alicante Central Train Station
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Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 1 December
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Madrid-Chamartin
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Madrid-Chamartin
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Madrid Puerta De Atocha
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Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 2 December
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Madrid-Chamartin
Alacant-Terminal
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Madrid-Chamartin
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Madrid Puerta De Atocha
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Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 3 December
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Madrid-Chamartin
Alacant-Terminal
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Madrid-Chamartin
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Madrid Puerta De Atocha
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Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 4 December
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Madrid-Chamartin
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Madrid-Chamartin
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Madrid Puerta De Atocha
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Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 5 December
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Madrid-Chamartin
Alacant-Terminal
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Madrid-Chamartin
Alicante Central Train Station
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Madrid Puerta De Atocha
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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.
Based on 919 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at £18
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.
Based on 80 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the timeliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. OUIGO ticket prices on this trip start at £27
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.