Madrid to Alicante Trains

Madrid to Alicante trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Alicante takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid 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.

2h 48m
Duration: 504 km
Distance: €71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

3h 7m

€36–131

Madrid to Alicante train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Alicante at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:24 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 2:28 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 4:44 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 5:17 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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