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MARQ Museo Arqueológico de Alicante
Award-winning archaeological museum with innovative displays covering Prehistory to the modern era; one of Alicante’s top cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 18 trains that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Alicante-Terminal on Thu, Jun 18, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 354 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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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05182Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal 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 $37.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $137 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal costing on average $29 (€24).
A train is $109 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal costing on average $137 (€111).
Other travel options to Alicante-Terminal take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
The journey is about 1h 9m faster (2h 53m by train vs 4h 2m by car) and roughly $64 (€52) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $91 (€74)). 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, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, iryo.
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 Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05668 | Delayed 6:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h33 | 6:48 AM 6:48 AMAlicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05072 | Delayed 7:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h35 | 7:35 AM 7:35 AMAlicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
06484 | On time 8:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h22 | 10:37 AM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05092 | On time 9:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05102 | Delayed 9:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 2h20 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMAlicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05912 | Delayed 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h26 | 11:31 AM 11:31 AMAlicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
04072 | Delayed 11:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h00 | 12:45 PM 12:45 PMAlicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05142 | Delayed 2:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h28 | 2:28 PM 2:28 PMAlicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
06944 | On time 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h29 | 4:44 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05742 | On time 2:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h27 | 4:54 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05152 | Delayed 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h17 | 3:17 PM 3:17 PMAlicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05162 | Delayed 4:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h34 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMAlicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05178 | 5:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h34 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05182 | 6:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h23 | 8:23 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
06594 | 6:45 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h22 | 9:07 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05382 | 7:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h28 | 9:28 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
05192 | 7:45 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h35 | 10:20 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
04140 | 8:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 2h52 | 10:52 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 219 miles (354 km) distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 7:00 PM |
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Award-winning archaeological museum with innovative displays covering Prehistory to the modern era; one of Alicante’s top cultural visits.
Contemporary art museum in the old town, known for its strong 20th-century collection and temporary exhibitions in a historic building.
Fine arts museum focused on Alicante painters from the 16th to 19th centuries, housed in an elegant historic palace.
Alicante’s famous palm-lined promenade with its wave-pattern mosaic; a classic walk and one of the city’s most photographed spots.
Charming old quarter of whitewashed houses, flower-filled steps, and narrow lanes, especially popular for photos and sunset walks.
Central urban beach beside the old town and castle, ideal for combining seaside views with a city walk.
Traditional Alicante rice cooked in fish stock, usually served separately from the fish that flavored it. A hallmark of the local rice culture on the Costa Blanca.
Seafood rice colored with squid ink, rich and briny, commonly enjoyed along the Alicante coast. It is one of the area's most recognizable rice dishes.
A coastal rice and fish dish with deep broth flavor, linked to nearby fishing communities. It reflects the maritime cooking traditions of the province.
Classic and widely known Alicante restaurant and tapas bar, celebrated for seafood, rice dishes, and a lively upscale atmosphere.
Well-established gourmet tapas venue near the old town, known for high-quality produce, Iberian ham, seafood, and polished service.
Popular modern taberna with a stylish setting, strong wine list, and creative Mediterranean dishes in central Alicante.
Moderate for Spain: budget eats are affordable, while tourist-area dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not required.
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