The average train between Madrid and Alicante (Station) takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid to Alicante (Station). 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 and Alicante (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Alicante (Station) at 10:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid station and arriving at Alicante (Station) station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
Madrid to Alicante (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Alicante (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
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The distance between Madrid and Alicante (Station) is 360 km. The road distance is 499 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.