What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €17 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Alicante. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

The distance between Madrid and Alacant/Alicante Terminal is 498 km. The road distance is 417.7 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €17 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

The train from Madrid Chamartín to Alicante-Terminal takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

The best way to get from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €17 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €55 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €29 - €110 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal bus arrive?

Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Alicante station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

Alacant/Alicante Terminal is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 12:03 PM in Madrid and 11:03 AM in Alacant/Alicante Terminal.

Where does the Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal train arrive?

Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

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Where can I stay near Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

There are 4104+ hotels available in Alacant/Alicante Terminal.

Can I share a ride from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal?

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

Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante TerminalAve
2h 35m
€17–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to AlicanteAlsa
4h 51m
€12–55
Drive 417.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal417.7 km
4h 3m
€66–96
Fly
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)MAD - ALC
3h 5m
€30–103
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to Alicante419.3 km
5h 14m
€20–22

Madrid to Alacant/Alicante Terminal by train

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 497.7 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Alacant/Alicante Terminal, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–75 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Alicante every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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