Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante Trains

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alicante takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid Airport (MAD) 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave

3h 10m

€46–142

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Alicante at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 38m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 38m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 38m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

12:10 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 38m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante? 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.

What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Alicante, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.

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