- Distance: 497.7 km
- Duration: 2h 32m
The average train between Alicante and Madrid takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Alicante to Madrid. 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 and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alicante station and arriving at Madrid station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
Alicante to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Alicante to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Ouigo.
The distance between Alicante and Madrid is 360.1 km. The road distance is 498 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.
