- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alicante Elche Airport to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante Elche Airport to Madrid will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 15 trains that leave Alicante Elche Airport for Madrid on Wed, Jun 03, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 359 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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06615Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante Elche Airport 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 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante Elche Airport to Madrid:
A train is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante Elche Airport to Madrid costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (2h 45m by train vs 3h 56m by car) and roughly $69 (€56) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $91 (€73)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe ALVIA.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Alicante Elche Airport to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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05063 | Delayed 5:50 AM Alicante-Terminal | 2h33 | 6:23 AM 6:23 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05273 | On time 7:24 AM Alicante-Terminal | 2h28 | 9:52 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05083 | Delayed 8:35 AM Alicante-Terminal | 2h33 | 9:08 AM 9:08 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05093 | On time 9:40 AM Alicante-Terminal | 2h28 | 12:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04143 | 10:26 AM Alicante-Terminal | 2h57 | 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05817 | On time 11:36 AM Alicante-Terminal | 2h32 | 2:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05143 | Delayed 2:35 PM Alicante-Terminal | 2h33 | 3:08 PM 3:08 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04181 | Delayed 3:26 PM Alicante-Terminal | 2h55 | 4:21 PM 4:21 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05863 | Delayed 4:47 PM Alicante-Terminal | 2h30 | 5:17 PM 5:17 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
05183 | Delayed 5:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 2h28 | 6:08 PM 6:08 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05903 | Delayed 6:00 PM 8:00 PMAlicante-Terminal | 2h32 | 10:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06615 | Delayed 6:58 PM 8:58 PMAlicante-Terminal | 2h29 | 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
05217 | Delayed 9:05 PM Alicante-Terminal | 2h33 | 9:38 PM 9:38 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Alicante Elche Airport to Madrid run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 5:24 AM |
Last train 8:05 PM |
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Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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