Trains tickets from Alicante to Madrid

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TodayJun 25
from $57
TomorrowJun 26
from $41
FriJun 27
from $58
SatJun 28
from $45
SunJun 29
from $68
MonJun 30
from $57
TueJul 1
from $24
WedJul 2
from $21

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alicante Central Train Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: iryoiryo
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alacant-Terminal
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alicante Central Train Station
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: iryoiryo
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alacant-Terminal
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid Puerta De Atocha
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alacant-Terminal
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Alicante to Madrid.

Bus
Average Price$50 - $73Average Duration5h 5m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$12 - $169Average Duration2h 28m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$18 - $58Average Duration4h 10m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Alicante to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day
2h 28mAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Alicante to Madrid: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$46
Average train trip duration2h 28m
Number of daily trains10.669354838709674
Earliest train departure7:24am
Distance225 miles (362 km)
Latest train departure8:28pm

Alicante to Madrid Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/23
$40
06/24
$64
Today
$53
06/26
$37
06/27
$52
06/28
$41
06/29
$64
06/30
$52
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alicante to Madrid was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alicante to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $200 for a train ticket from Alicante to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-06-26.

Usually RENFE_AVE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Madrid, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Alicante and Madrid, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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