The average train between Málaga and Alicante takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga to Alicante. 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 Málaga and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 11:34 AM which arrives into Alicante at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Alicante station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Málaga to Alicante train services, operated by iryo, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Alicante train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
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The distance between Málaga and Alicante is 391.5 km. The road distance is 1,003 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 16m.
