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Compare flight and train for Madrid to Alcoy
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Alcoy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a flight costs an average of €231.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €231 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Alcoy
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Alcoy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Alcoy:
A train is €220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Alcoy costing on average €231.
Other travel options to Alcoy take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €57. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Alcoy
How to get from Madrid to Alcoy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Alcoy is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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144156:30 AM 8h38 Madrid Chamartín 3:08 PM Alcoy station €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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144156:30 AM 8h38 Madrid Chamartín 3:08 PM Alcoy station €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UX40637:00 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:05 AM Valencia Airport €74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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354156:30 AM 9h06 Madrid Chamartín 3:36 PM Alcoy station €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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144196:30 AM 12h38 Madrid Chamartín 7:08 PM Alcoy station €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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354196:30 AM 13h06 Madrid Chamartín 7:36 PM Alcoy station €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX40477:00 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport €76 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX6013 · UX402410:15 AM 25h30 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport €89 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB108511:45 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:50 AM Valencia Airport €100 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Alcoy:
A train is €220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Alcoy costing on average €231.
Other travel options to Alcoy take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 26 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Alcoy as scheduled services by flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Alcoy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert).
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Alcoy by flight.
- Travel with Renfe, SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Alcoy by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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