How to get from Alicante to Madrid
- 360 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 29m
- 12 train departures a day with Renfe
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 10m, 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 fare comes from a search on October 13, 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 Oct 18 | 1h 13mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Older observation | 4h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€24Checked Oct 181h 13m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Older observation4h 40m · directSee 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight
Air Europa·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
- Wed, Oct 21€8Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 22€8Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€10
- Sat, Oct 24€20
- Sun, Oct 25€20
- Mon, Oct 26€20
- Tue, Oct 27€20
- Sat, Oct 31€8Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 1€10
- Thu, Nov 12€8Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 13€8Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 14€8Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 15€8Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 16€20
- Tue, Nov 17€20
- Wed, Nov 18€20
- Thu, Nov 19€20
Departures from Alicante to Madrid
Renfe runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:50 and the last at 21:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 12 | 05:50 | 21:05 |
| ALSAbus | 6 | 04:15 | 19:15 |
| Ouigotrain | 3 | 07:51 | 20:58 |
All departuresRenfe
- 05:50
- 07:24
- 08:35
- 09:40
- 10:26
- 11:36
- 14:35
- 15:26
- 16:47
- 17:40
- 20:00
- 21:05
All departuresALSA
- 04:15
- 12:15
- 13:30
- 16:45
- 18:15
- 19:15
All departuresOuigo
- 07:51
- 18:00
- 20:58
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Air EuropaAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →OuigoAlicante-MadridBook →ALSAAlicante-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Air Europa, Ouigo, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alicante to Madrid works
Start with a Air Europa flight from Alicante to Madrid, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €38 over 1h 10m, 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 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Alicante to Madrid?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 05:50 and the last at 21:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Alicante to Madrid?
12 a day with Renfe, between 05:50 and 21:05.
When is the first bus from Alicante to Madrid?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 04:15 and the last at 19:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Alicante to Madrid?
6 a day with ALSA, between 04:15 and 19:15.
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 €8 to €20. 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 10m.
How long is the flight from Alicante to Madrid?
About 1h 10m, 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 Air Europa, Ouigo, ALSA.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Air Europa
Route calculated: 13 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 13 Oct 2026