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Trip Overview

The average train between Alicante and Madrid takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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.

2h 47m
Duration
504 km
Distance
€72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Alicante to Madrid train times

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 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias2h 48m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 45m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 40m • 1 change
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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias2h 50m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 45m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 40m • 1 change
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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias2h 50m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 46m • 1 change
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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias2h 49m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 45m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 46m • 1 change
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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias2h 49m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 40m • 1 change
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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 45m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 46m • 1 change
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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias2h 49m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 45m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 40m • 1 change
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    OuigoRenfe Cercanias2h 50m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVERenfe Cercanias2h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Alicante to Madrid? 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.

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  • Distance: 504.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Three other operators also service this route.

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