There are 5 ways to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ALC - MAD
1h 30m€39–109Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Alicante–Elche-ALC to Madrid421.6 km
4h 5m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
3h 23m€46–145Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - S-Bnd-Mad / ...
5h 57m€36–60Drive 421.6 km
- Drive from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madridcar 421.6 km
4h 5m€66–96
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €35 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Alicante Airport and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Madrid is 368 km. The road distance is 421.6 km.
The best way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid, including transfers.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 3h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Alicante–Elche-ALC to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















