There are 4 ways to get from Getafe to Alicante by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
3h 52m€37–123Train, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Getafe-Centro to Madrid-Nuevos Ministeriostrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
3h 37m€31–121Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus ALSA - S-Mad-Bnd / ...
5h 55m€37–57Drive 415.2 km
- Drive from Getafe to Alicantecar 415.2 km
4h 8m€68–99
Getafe to Alicante by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Getafe to Alicante is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Getafe to Alicante is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €30 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Getafe to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Getafe and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Getafe to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Getafe-Centro and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Getafe and Alicante is 520 km. The road distance is 415.2 km.
The best way to get from Getafe to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €35 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Getafe to Alicante, including transfers.
Getafe to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Getafe to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Getafe to Alicante is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Getafe, Spain and Alicante, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–140
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Getafe-Centro to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Getafe to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Getafe to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Getafe to Alicante is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Getafe to Alicante.
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