How to get from Madrid to Alicante
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 Madrid to Alicante. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 30m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 360 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €32, on Sat, Sep 5.
360 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €32Checked Sep 4 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €19Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 30mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 7h 44m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€32Checked Sep 41h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€19Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 30m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Sep 97h 44m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Alicante: 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.
- 1Madrid → Alicantetrain
Renfe·2h 30m
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, Madrid to Alicante
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€30Departures from Madrid to Alicante
Renfe runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 15 | 06:15 | 20:00 |
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
RenfeMadrid-AlicanteBook →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportSee live options and dates →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Valencia, Valencia-AlicanteBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Air Europa, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Alicante works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Alicante, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly €33 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Alicante: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Alicante?
The most useful route takes about 2h 30m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Alicante from Madrid?
About 360 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Alicante cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €94. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Alicante?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Air Europa, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Madrid to Alicante without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Alicante?
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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