How to get from Alicante to Madrid
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 360 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
360 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €24Checked Sep 8 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 32mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Reading date not recorded | 5h 02m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€24Checked Sep 81h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 32m · directSee Train details
- Bus€40Reading date not recorded5h 02m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Alicante to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight
Iberia·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Alicante to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€24October 2026
€23Departures from Alicante to Madrid
Renfe runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:50 and the last at 21:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 15 | 05:50 | 21:05 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
RenfeAlicante-Madrid, Valencia-MadridBook →
BlaBlaCar BusAlicante-ValenciaBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alicante to Madrid works
Start with a Iberia flight from Alicante to Madrid, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €24 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Alicante to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Alicante to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Alicante?
About 360 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Alicante to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €94. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Alicante to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Alicante to Madrid?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Alicante and Madrid?
Alicante is ALC and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written ALC to MAD.
Which operators run Alicante to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Alicante to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 23m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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