How to get from Madrid to Alicante
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 2h 30m, from €94.
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.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Madrid to Alicante: cheapest or fastest?
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Renfe·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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 €94 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Alicante
DepartureMadrid
ArrivalAlicanteWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Madrid to Alicante
On this route you travel with Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €94. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Alicante?+−
On this route you travel with Renfe.
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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