What is the distance between Madrid and Alicante?

Madrid and Alicante are 224 miles (361 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Alicante?

If you're headed to Alicante from Madrid, chances are that your bus will depart from Estación Sur and arrive at Alicante Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Once in Alicante, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Beaches, MARQ Museum, MUBAG Museum, Hogueras Museum and Explanada de España.

Bus Madrid to Alicante from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Estación Sur	5h	8:00pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Estación Sur	5h	8:00pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Estación Sur	5h 35m	11:05pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Estación Sur	5h 35m	11:05pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 35m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación Sur	5h 15m	2:15pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Estación Sur	5h 15m	2:15pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Estación Sur	5h 35m	11:05pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Alicante on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estación Sur	5h 5m	2:35pm	Alicante	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Estación Sur	4h 50m	5:20am	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55pm	Alicante	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Alicante

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Alicante. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, 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$51 - $92	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $210	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $55	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Alicante?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Stops in Alicante

A
Alicante Airport
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B
Estación de Autobuses Nueva
Estación de Autobuses Nueva, 03003 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
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C
Av. Salamanca
Av. Salamanca, 3, 03005 Alacant, Alicante Spain
D
Universidad de Alicante
Carretera de San Vicente del Raspeig, s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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E
Carrer Eusebio Sempere
Carrer Eusebio Sempere, 6, 03003 Alacant, Alicante, Spain
F
Port d'Alacant
Mlle. Levante 17B, 03001 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain

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ALSA

4.5/560,835 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 131 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $51

ALSA Madrid Alicante recent customer reviews

Both the drivers were really friendly and accommodating. Though they didn’t speak much English, they did try their best to understand the other passengers that asked some questions.

Richelle D.

December 7, 2019

Overall, I had a positive experience. I was satisfied with the bus and the driving. The estación was a little confusing because I didn’t know which bus my bus was (I had a stop on a bus with another final destination), so I wish I had had that information prior to getting to the station.

Kyla M.

February 1, 2019

Bus itself was a little old, no powerpoints for charging and it wasn’t as clean inside as it should be. Apart from that, no complaints.

James F.

January 16, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Alicante by bus

What is the distance between Madrid and Alicante?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Alicante?
What are the best sights and things to do in Alicante?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$46

11/26

$46

Today

$20

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$20

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$20

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$20

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$20

12/02

$16

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Alicante was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $69 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Alicante based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-02.