The average train between Madrid (Station) and Alicante takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid (Station) 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 hourly between Madrid (Station) and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Alicante at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Cartagena and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Alicante station via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Madrid (Station) to Alicante train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid (Station) to Alicante train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Alicante is 359.6 km. The road distance is 504 km.
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.