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The average train between Málaga and Alicante takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. 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 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 10:35 AM which arrives into Alicante at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. 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 Malaga Maria Zambrano station and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Málaga to Alicante train services, operated by iryo, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
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The distance between Málaga and Alicante is 391.5 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 18m.
