What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Madrid City Center?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Madrid City Center is to rideshare which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Madrid City Center?

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

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Madrid City Center?

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 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Madrid City Center?

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 City Center?

The distance between Alicante and Madrid City Center is 490 km. The road distance is 419.4 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Madrid City Center without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Madrid City Center?

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 City Center bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alicante to Madrid City Center train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Madrid City Center?

The best way to get from Alicante to Madrid City Center is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Alicante to Madrid City Center bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alicante to Madrid City Center train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alicante to Madrid City Center?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Madrid City Center is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Alicante to Madrid City Center.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to Madrid City Center?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Madrid City Center?

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Where can I stay near Madrid City Center?

There are 7040+ hotels available in Madrid City Center.

Can I share a ride from Alicante to Madrid City Center?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Alicante to Madrid City Center by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), rideshare, 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
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Alicante to Madridrideshare 421.4 km
4h 55m
€16–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - S-Bnd-Mad / ...
4h 40m
€35–50
Drive 419.4 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Madrid City Centercar 419.4 km
4h 4m
€67–96
Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ALC - MAD
2h 59m
€38–119
Train via Madrid Chamartín
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2h 45m
€47–134
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 49m
€59–138

Alicante to Madrid City Center by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 489.9 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Madrid City Center, 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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