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Compare train and flight for Madrid to San Juan de Alicante
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to San Juan de Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to San Juan de Alicante:
A train is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to San Juan de Alicante costing on average $98 (€79).
Other travel options to San Juan de Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
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How to get from Madrid to San Juan de Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to San Juan de Alicante is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 065946:45 PM2h22Madrid Chamartín9:07 PMAlicante-Terminal$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 065946:45 PM2h22Madrid Chamartín9:07 PMAlicante-Terminal$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX40477:05 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$651One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 069442:15 PM2h29Madrid Chamartín4:44 PMAlicante-Terminal$411One-way0 transfers
060848:45 AM2h25Madrid Chamartín11:10 AMAlicante-Terminal$481One-way0 transfers- 064848:15 AM2h22Madrid Chamartín10:37 AMAlicante-Terminal$481One-way0 transfers
- UX40493:10 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$841One-way0 transfers
- IB10157:40 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$961One-way0 transfers
- IB10097:25 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to San Juan de Alicante:
A train is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to San Juan de Alicante costing on average $98 (€79).
Other travel options to San Juan de Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and San Juan de Alicante as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to San Juan de Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe ALVIA to go to San Juan de Alicante by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to San Juan de Alicante by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 4 direct trains per day with Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe ALVIA.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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