Trains from Alicante to Madrid
The cheapest trains
from Alicante
to Madrid
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Madrid will cost around $ 96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 66.
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Alicante to Madrid
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The fastest trains
from Alicante
to Madrid
Fastest Journey
2 h 16 m
Average
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
360 km
Of the 3 train that leave Alicante for Madrid every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 360 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest train will take 2 h 50 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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Journey Summary
Alicante to Madrid Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 3 hours 34 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $43 | |
| Trains depart from: | Alicante | |
| Trains arrive in: | Madrid | |
| Distance: | 360 km | |
| Train Companies: | Renfe AVE, Renfe |
Train from Alicante to Madrid
Trains in Spain are a convenient way to travel between cities, with Renfe offering domestic and international train routes in Spain. Trains from Alicante to Madrid take between 2 hours and 10 minutes and 5½ hours to arrive in Madrid depending on the service chosen. Direct high-speed Renfe AVE trains usually take approximately 2½ hours, while regional trains that require a transfer in Albacete usually take longer. All Alicante to Madrid trains depart from Alicante-Terminal train station and arrive at either Madrid's Atocha or Chamartín train station. The first train departs Alicante at 6:15 a.m., while the last train leaves at 8:10 p.m.
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Alicante to Madrid Train Cost
Average prices for Renfe trains from Alicante to Madrid when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€79 |
1 Day in Advance |
€69 |
1 Week in Advance |
€66 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€63 |
1 Month in Advance |
€58 |
3 Months in Advance |
€58 |
Alicante to Madrid Trains: General Information
Travelers in Spain can offset some of the cost of Alicante to Madrid train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Alicante to Madrid trains are run by Renfe.- Some Renfe trains are direct, while other journeys require a transfer in Albacete. All trains depart from Alicante-Terminal train station and arrive at either Madrid's Atocha or Chamartín train station.
- The Alicante to Madrid train journey takes as little as 2 hours and 11 minutes to arrive in Madrid.
- Most travelers book their Alicante to Madrid train tickets approximately 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Alicante to Madrid trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 13% cheaper on average to purchase Alicante to Madrid train ticket a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the train station.
- It is 16% cheaper to purchase Alicante to Madrid train tickets 1 week ahead of when you intend to travel.
- Alicante to Madrid train costs are 27% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Alicante
Alacant-Terminal Station is located in the city center. Cercania trains arrive at Alacant-Terminal Station from the suburbs of Alicante, as well as Elche and Murcia. A new tram service runs along the Alicante coastline as far as Benidorm. Alsa operates local and regional bus services from the city center and towns such as Valencia, Granada, and Barcelona. There is a limited night bus service in Alicante and taxis are available at the station.
Getting into Madrid by Train
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is best known for its world-class collection of art galleries, historical attractions and a very vibrant nightlife. The Museu de Prado, the Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Center (home to Picasso's 'Guernica'), the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art and the Caixa Forum are all within a few minute's walk of each other. Other popular attractions are Plaza Mayor, Plaza Oriente with the Palacio Real and El Retiro Park. Madrid Atocha Station is within easy walking distance of the historic centre of Madrid and is a beautiful building containing a tropical garden. From Atocha, Cercania trains run to the suburbs south of Madrid while the city center is easily accessible by Metro and local buses, operated by EMT Madrid. Several night routes, known locally as Búhos or night owls, operate every twenty minutes. Taxi ranks are available at both entrances to Atocha.
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