There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) 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
2h 20m€36–112Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Alicante–Elche-ALC419.7 km
4h 4m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
2h 59m€48–137Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus ALSA - S-Mad-Bnd / ...
5h 6m€36–59Drive 419.7 km
- Drive from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)car 419.7 km
4h 4m€66–95
Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC). However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Alicante Airport via Oscar Esplá - Sempere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC). However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Madrid and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) is 368 km. The road distance is 419.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), including transfers.
Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 2h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), 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
- €22–120
- 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
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Alicante–Elche-ALC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Madrid to Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).
There are 4703+ hotels available in Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.