There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) by plane, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), rideshare, or car
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Fly, line 23 bus
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
- Take the bus from Reyes Católicos 47 to Jose Luis Jimenez Vargasbus
3h 41m€41–117Train
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
5h 8m€48–148Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus Alsa
9h 18m€46–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Alicante (Region)419.4 km
4h 26mDrive 419.4 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region)car 419.4 km
4h 26m€66–95
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) is to fly and line 23 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €40 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region). However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Urb. Valle del Sol II - Pistilo via Madrid, Avenida de América, Reyes Católicos 47 and Jose Luis Jimenez Vargas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region). However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alicante (Region) is 400 km. The road distance is 419.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region), including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Alicante (Region), Spain?
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. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–120
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 10 18 76
- [email protected]
- Website
- movilidad.vectalia.es
Bus from Reyes Católicos 47 to Jose Luis Jimenez Vargas
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- alicante.vectalia.es
- 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 (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region) is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Alicante (Region).
There are 4703+ hotels available in Alicante (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Alicante (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.