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Madrid to Alicante Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid to Alicante? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as $31.51, with average prices for this route around $32.47. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Fri, Jul 11
    From $85.99
  • Sat, Jul 12
    From $47.45
  • Sun, Jul 13
    From $35.28
  • Mon, Jul 14
    From $35.28
  • Tue, Jul 15
    From $31.51
  • Wed, Jul 16
    From $34.38
  • Thu, Jul 17
    From $46.53
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06:15
Madrid-Chamartín
08:48
Alicante-Terminal
2h 33m, Directrenfe
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07:00
Madrid-Chamartín
09:35
Alicante-Terminal
2h 35m, Directrenfe
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07:45
Madrid-Chamartín
10:10
Alicante-Terminal
2h 25m, Directiryo
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09:00
Madrid-Chamartín
11:29
Alicante-Terminal
2h 29m, Directrenfe
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10:15
Madrid-Chamartín
12:37
Alicante-Terminal
2h 22m, DirectOUIGO
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11:00
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
13:30
Paris
2h 30m, Directrenfe
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Madrid to Alicante Train Route Details

The Madrid to Alicante train ticket is typically from $31.51. The average travel time is {durationTime}, covering a distance of approximately 218 miles. There are usually 17 daily trains provided by OUIGO, renfe, iryo. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
06:15
Last train
Last train
20:15
Departure station
Departure station
Madrid
Arrival station
Arrival station
Alicante
Journey time
Journey time
2h 22m
Distance
Distance
218 miles
Price
Price
From $31.51
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO, renfe, iryo

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Young people aged 14 to 25 can enjoy up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card, valid for a year and non-transferable, offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Advance booking

You can enjoy discounts of up to 70% by booking in advance. Popular routes allow bookings up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the sooner you book, the cheaper it will be. Trip.com has marked the lowest prices for you, easing your travel arrangements.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe grants a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children can select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or get refunds according to the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains will receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for approval. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the policies for changes and refunds.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Alicante

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Alicante Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Madrid to Alicante, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Madrid to Alicante Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

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  • Buy a Return Ticket

    Buy a Return Ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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