How to get from Madrid to Alicante
- 360 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 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 Madrid to Alicante. 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 16, 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 | €46Checked Oct 16 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 22mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€46Checked Oct 161h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 22m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 40m · directSee 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airportflight
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.
Departures from Madrid to Alicante
Renfe runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 20:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 12 | 06:15 | 20:00 |
| ALSAbus | 6 | 02:30 | 19:30 |
| Ouigotrain | 3 | 08:15 | 18:45 |
All departuresRenfe
- 06:15
- 07:00
- 09:00
- 11:05
- 11:45
- 14:00
- 14:27
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 20:00
All departuresALSA
- 02:30
- 10:15
- 11:30
- 14:30
- 15:45
- 19:30
All departuresOuigo
- 08:15
- 14:15
- 18:45
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 EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportSee live options and dates →OuigoMadrid-AlicanteBook →ALSAMadrid Barajas-AlicanteBook →On this route you travel with Air Europa, Ouigo, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Alicante works
Start with a UX flight from Madrid to Alicante, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €46 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Alicante: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Alicante?
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 Madrid to Alicante?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:15 and the last at 20:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Alicante?
12 a day with Renfe, between 06:15 and 20:00.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Alicante?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 02:30 and the last at 19:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Alicante?
6 a day with ALSA, between 02:30 and 19:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Alicante leave from?
Madrid Barajas with ALSA, according to the published timetable.
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 €8 to €20. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Alicante?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Alicante?
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 Madrid and Alicante?
Madrid is MAD and Alicante is ALC, so this route is usually written MAD to ALC.
Which operators run Madrid to Alicante?
On this route you travel with Air Europa, Ouigo, ALSA.
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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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: 16 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 16 Oct 2026