The average train between Alicante (Station) and Madrid (Station) takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Alicante (Station) to Madrid (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alicante (Station) and Madrid (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante (Station) is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Madrid (Station) at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Alacant/Alicante Terminal and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alicante (Station) to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Alicante (Station) station and arriving at Madrid (Station) station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Alicante (Station) to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante (Station) to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
The distance between Alicante (Station) and Madrid (Station) is 359.5 km. The road distance is 505 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Three other operators also service this route.