The average train between Alicante and Leiria takes 24h 16m and the fastest train takes 22h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Leiria. 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 twice daily between Alicante and Leiria. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Leiria at 3:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 24h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Alicante to Leiria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Leiria. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Leiria station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.
Alicante to Leiria train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Leiria train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Leiria station.
Book your Alicante to Leiria train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Alicante and Leiria is 735.3 km. The road distance is 1,490 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Leiria via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, Porto Campanha, and Coimbra-B in around 15h 14m.