There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
1h 42m€38–110Train
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
3h 10m€46–142Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus Alsa
7h 16m€44–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Alicante425.6 km
4h 7mDrive 425.6 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicantecar 425.6 km
4h 7m€67–97
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs €35 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alicante is 370 km. The road distance is 425.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 3h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Alicante, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–110
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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
- €50–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alicante. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.