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Travel Information to Alicante from Madrid

distanceDistance223 miles (360 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$11 - $56
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 2 h 17 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $56 (€48) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Air Europa or AVE

Travel 223 miles (360 km) by train, bus or flight from Madrid to Alicante. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Air Europa or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Alicante.

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from Madrid to Alicante

How to get from Madrid to Alicante by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Alsa
09:30AM5h05
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
02:35PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$161One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
09:30AM5h05
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
02:35PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air Europa
09:55AM1h05
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
11:00AMAlicante Elche Airport (ALC)
$631One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe AVLO
06:15AM2h33
Madrid Chamartín
08:48AMAlicante-Terminal
$251One-way
0 transfers
SNCF OUIGO
10:15AM2h29
Madrid Chamartín
12:44PMAlicante-Terminal
$551One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVE
09:00AM2h29
Madrid Chamartín
11:29AMAlicante-Terminal
$561One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
09:00AM5h15
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
02:15PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$161One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
12:30PM4h55
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
05:25PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$481One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
03:00PM5h00
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
08:00PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$481One-way
0 transfers
Air Europa
08:20AM23h45
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
08:05AMAlicante Elche Airport (ALC)
$1161One-way
1 transfer
Air Europa
02:55PM1h10
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
04:05PMAlicante Elche Airport (ALC)
$2021One-way
0 transfers
Air Europa
10:15AM21h50
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
08:05AMAlicante Elche Airport (ALC)
$1491One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Madrid to Alicante

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Madrid to Alicante, 85,94% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Madrid to Alicante and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Madrid to Alicante

Find the best trip to Alicante from Madrid with Omio's travel partners Renfe, Air Europa and Alsa! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Renfe is Spain’s national travel company operating freight and passenger travel on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Madrid to Alicante trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of travel with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE travel run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia travel combine high-speed and normal speed travel serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant travel serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night travel routes.

    Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

      Air Europa is Spain's 3rd most popular airline with flights around Europe and the rest of the world and a choice between Economy or Business fares for your travel between Madrid and Alicante.

        FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Alicante

        FAQs: Travel to Alicante easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Alicante.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Alicante: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Alicante is a train with an average price of $11 (€10).

        This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Alicante:

        A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $14 (€12) from Madrid to Alicante.

        Taking a train costs $45 (€39) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $56 (€48).

        The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Alicante is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 50 min of travel time.

        Taking a train requires on average 2 h 17 min of travel time.

        The Madrid to Alicante distance is around 223 miles (360 km).

        The average frequency per day from Madrid to Alicante is:

        • 8 buses per day.
        • 6 trains a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Madrid to Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Alicante:

        • Buses most often depart from Madrid at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
        • Flights from Madrid to Alicante most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
        • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.

        The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Alicante:

        • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or Ourbus to go to Alicante by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alsa Madrid to Alicante tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
        • Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Vueling Airlines or Volotea can take you to Alicante by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Europa from Madrid to Alicante for $56 (€48).
        • Travel with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe (3), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe or iryo for trains to Alicante. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for iryo Madrid to Alicante tickets on Omio for $22 (€19).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Alicante with the following travel companies:

        • 6 direct buses per day with Alsa or Alsa Supra.
        • Direct train available with AVE, Ouigo or iryo 6 direct trains per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Alicante as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Alicante.

        Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Benidorm or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
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