There are 6 ways to get from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport
best- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ALC - MAD
2h 26m€36–115Train
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2h 58m€48–135Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
5h 44m€41–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Alicante to Madrid-MAD423.2 km
4h 7mDrive 423.2 km
- Drive from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD)car 423.2 km
4h 7m€67–96Train to Valencia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
4h 16m€57–135
Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Aeropuerto T4 via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Alicante and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 370 km. The road distance is 423.2 km.
The best way to get from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD), including transfers.
Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 2h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Madrid Airport (MAD), 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
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- 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 Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Alicante to Madrid-MAD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) is 423 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD).
Book your Alicante to Madrid Airport (MAD) train tickets online with Omio.
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