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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station is to rideshare which costs €16 - €28 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €75 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Madrid Atocha Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Méndez Álvaro - Áncora via Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Madrid Atocha Station?

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 Madrid Atocha Station?

The distance between Alicante and Madrid Atocha Station is 490 km. The road distance is 417.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €75 - €130.

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

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 Madrid Atocha Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station?

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

Where does the Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Madrid Atocha Station?

There are 7040+ hotels available in Madrid Atocha Station.

Can I share a ride from Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alicante and Madrid Atocha Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2h 35m
€75–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Alicante to Madridrideshare 421.4 km
5h 20m
€16–28
Bus
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 417.2 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Madrid Atocha Stationcar 417.2 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 9m
€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 59m
€59–134

Alicante to Madrid Atocha Station by train and foot (Renfe)

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.4 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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