What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Atocha?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Atocha is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Atocha?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Atocha is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €75 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Atocha?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Atocha?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Alicante to Atocha?

The distance between Alicante and Atocha is 490 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Atocha without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Atocha without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €75 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Atocha?

The train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Atocha bus from?

Alicante to Atocha bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Atocha train from?

Alicante to Atocha train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train or bus from Alicante to Atocha?

The best way to get from Alicante to Atocha is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Méndez Álvaro - Áncora, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Alicante to Atocha bus arrive?

Alicante to Atocha bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Alicante to Atocha train arrive?

Alicante to Atocha train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Atocha?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Atocha is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Alicante to Atocha.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to Atocha?

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There are 6 ways to get from Alicante to Atocha by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2h 30m
€75–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Alsa / ...
5h
€35–50
Bus via Méndez Álvaro - Áncora
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - S-Bnd-Mad / ...
4h 49m
€36–51
Drive 417.1 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Atochacar 417.1 km
4h 1m
€66–95
Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ALC - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios to Madrid-Atocha Cercaníastrain
3h 2m
€38–120
Train to Valencia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
4h 52m
€59–134

Alicante to Atocha by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 489.9 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Atocha, Madrid, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación Sur de Autobuses 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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