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Alicante to Madrid by train
The journey from Alicante to Madrid by train is 360.48 km and takes 2 hrs 31 mins. There are 25 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:52 am and the last at 9:04 pm. It is possible to travel from Alicante to Madrid by train for as little as $12.96 or as much as $236.76. The best price for this journey is $12.96.
| Lowest Price | $12.96 |
| Journey Duration | 2 hrs 31 mins |
| Connection per Day | 25 |
| Lowest Price | $12.96 |
| Highest Price | $236.76 |
| First Departure | 5:52 am |
| Last Departure | 9:04 pm |
| Distance | 360.48 km |
| Departure | Alicante |
| Arrival | Madrid |
| Carriers | OUIGO, AlviaMore |
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Cheap train tickets from Alicante to Madrid
Looking for the best deal on a train ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap train tickets from Alicante to Madrid.
Book in advance and save
If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Alicante to Madrid, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.
Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys
Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Alicante to Madrid.
Always check special offers
Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.
Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains
If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.
Best time to book Alicante to Madrid travel
Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average
Price as departure date approaches
Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $18.49 to $58.87 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 69% on your trip!
Best time to book cheap train tickets from Alicante to Madrid
The cheapest Alicante - Madrid train tickets can be found for as low as $22.96 if you’re lucky, or $38.18 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $60.73.
Find the best day to travel to Madrid by train
When travelling to Madrid by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Carriers on this route
Find out more about the carriers on this route.
AVE stands for "Alta Velocidad Española", which means "Spanish High Speed". AVE is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company Renfe. With the AVE trains you can travel to many major cities in Spain, including routes to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Malaga, and Zaragoza.
Avlo trains were introduced in 2020 as a high-speed train service operated by Renfe, Spain's national railway company, as a more affordable alternative to the high-speed train service AVE. Avlo trains, unlike the AVE, offer a single class of seating and have fewer onboard services to offer more passenger capacity. The main stations are Barcelona Sants, Madrid Atocha, and Zaragoza-Delicias.
In 2013, the French national railway company SNCF introduced OUIGO to offer budget-friendly TGV travel options. Choose between the lightning-fast OUIGO Grande Vitesse, reaching speeds of 300 km/h, or the more leisurely OUIGO Classique, which offers a nostalgic train ride experience.
Alvia, operated by Renfe, is a high-speed train service in Spain. With speeds of up to 250 km/h, Alvia trains, slightly slower than the 300 km/h maximum AVE trains reach, offer comfort and amenities like air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. They seamlessly connect regional stations to major cities, ensuring efficient travel. The three train models available are Class 120, Class 130, and Class 730.
Ticket types and facilities from Alicante to Madrid
Compare the different ticket types and the facilities provided by AVE, AVLO and OUIGO when traveling from Alicante to Madrid.
Básico
The Basico are the most affordable tickets, but they come with certain restrictions, such as no changes or refunds. They also typically have limited availability and must be purchased well in advance.
WiFi 
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Power sockets 
Luggage 
Accessibility 
Air conditioning 
Bicycle Elige Estándar
The Elige tickets provide enhanced flexibility for exchanging or canceling your reservation. Elige Estándar," provides travelers with the standard, regular seating arrangement known as the "Estándar seat." Additionally, you can choose your preferred seat by paying an extra fee, and upgrading to Premium is also possible. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility 
Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Elige Confort
If you go for "Elige Confort," you get the bigger and likely more comfortable XL Confort seat. The Elige tickets provide enhanced flexibility for exchanging or canceling your reservation. Additionally, you can choose your preferred seat by paying an extra fee, and upgrading to Premium is also possible. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Prémium
Renfe AVE's Premium tickets are the priciest but also the most flexible, limited to Confort class only. They allow free train changes and provide the benefit of boarding the next train for free in case you miss your scheduled one. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Economy Class
You can travel with the standard "economy class" ticket on Avlo trains, which refers to the standard, basic level of seating available on the train. With this ticket you have access to basic amenities such as overhead luggage racks, reading lights, restrooms. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Air conditioning Bicycle Standard Class / TGV
OUIGO Grande Vitesse offers a single class, akin to second-class travel, which accounts for its affordable ticket prices. Adult fares start at €10, depending on the destination, while children can travel for €5. Tickets for OUIGO can only be purchased online. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Air conditioning Bicycle Standard Class / Classical
OUIGO Train Classique only have one class, which is equivalent to second class travel, which is why ticket prices are cheap. Tickets are available from €10 for adults (depending on destination) and €5 for children, and OUIGO train tickets are only available online. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Facility Description
Find out more about the different facilities available onboard with each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Air conditioning Travel in comfort as all AVE trains are air-conditioned. Air conditioning 
Travel in comfort as all AVE trains are air-conditioned.
WiFi Stay connected at high speeds with PlayRenfe, AVE's complimentary WiFi service, ensuring you remain online even at 300 km/h. WiFi Stay connected at high speeds with PlayRenfe, AVE's complimentary WiFi service, ensuring you remain online even at 300 km/h.
Quiet zone The Silent Carriage is available exclusively for standard seats on AVE trains, excluding the AVE International route between Spain and France, as well as Euromed trains. Due to its popularity, early ticket purchase is advised. Quiet zone The Silent Carriage is available exclusively for standard seats on AVE trains, excluding the AVE International route between Spain and France, as well as Euromed trains. Due to its popularity, early ticket purchase is advised.
Power sockets Every AVE seat is fitted with power sockets and at-seat radios for your convenience.
Power sockets Every AVE seat is fitted with power sockets and at-seat radios for your convenience.
Accessibility AVE provides a complimentary care and assistance service for individuals with limited mobility. To utilize this service, please reach out to AVE directly. Accessibility AVE provides a complimentary care and assistance service for individuals with limited mobility. To utilize this service, please reach out to AVE directly.
Luggage On AVE trains, you're welcome to bring along 3 bags, each not surpassing 85 x 55 x 35 cm and 25 kg (55 lbs) in weight. Moreover, instruments are considered hand luggage if they're within 30 x 120 x 38 cm and safely tucked in a case. Luggage On AVE trains, you're welcome to bring along 3 bags, each not surpassing 85 x 55 x 35 cm and 25 kg (55 lbs) in weight. Moreover, instruments are considered hand luggage if they're within 30 x 120 x 38 cm and safely tucked in a case.
Food and drink Visit the onboard AVE bar carriage for a treat or wait for the food trolley that travels through the train. Prémium Ticket holders can enjoy in-seat dining featuring Chef Ramón Freixa's expertise. Please ensure you request special menus, from vegetarian to Halal, at least 12 hours before departure to enjoy a tailored meal experience. Food and drink Visit the onboard AVE bar carriage for a treat or wait for the food trolley that travels through the train. Prémium Ticket holders can enjoy in-seat dining featuring Chef Ramón Freixa's expertise. Please ensure you request special menus, from vegetarian to Halal, at least 12 hours before departure to enjoy a tailored meal experience.
Bicycle You can bring along your bike or scooter, just make sure it's folded and snug in a case. Don't forget to remove the pedals and give those handlebars a 90-degree turn. If your case's total dimensions are under 180cm, it counts as hand luggage. Anything larger falls into the special luggage category but keep it within 120 x 90 x 40 cm. Bicycle You can bring along your bike or scooter, just make sure it's folded and snug in a case. Don't forget to remove the pedals and give those handlebars a 90-degree turn. If your case's total dimensions are under 180cm, it counts as hand luggage. Anything larger falls into the special luggage category but keep it within 120 x 90 x 40 cm.
WiFi Stay connected on Avlo with free WiFi via PlayRenfe. Enjoy movies, TV shows, and various reads at your fingertips. WiFi Stay connected on Avlo with free WiFi via PlayRenfe. Enjoy movies, TV shows, and various reads at your fingertips.
Power sockets Every seat on Avlo is equipped with a power outlet for your convenience. Power sockets Every seat on Avlo is equipped with a power outlet for your convenience.
Luggage You can bring a piece of hand luggage with no weight limit, such as a bag, backpack, or similar item, with dimensions up to 27x36x25 cm, and a piece of checked luggage with no weight limit, such as a suitcase, with dimensions up to 55x35x25 cm, without paying an additional fee on top of the ticket price you pay under the Basic fare. Luggage You can bring a piece of hand luggage with no weight limit, such as a bag, backpack, or similar item, with dimensions up to 27x36x25 cm, and a piece of checked luggage with no weight limit, such as a suitcase, with dimensions up to 55x35x25 cm, without paying an additional fee on top of the ticket price you pay under the Basic fare.
Accessibility Avlo provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Reach out to Avlo for more details. Accessibility Avlo provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Reach out to Avlo for more details.
Food and drink While Avlo doesn't offer a dining service, you can find vending machines stocked with a range of drinks and snacks. Keep in mind, these machines only accept card payments. Food and drink While Avlo doesn't offer a dining service, you can find vending machines stocked with a range of drinks and snacks. Keep in mind, these machines only accept card payments.
Air conditioning Travel comfortably as Avlo trains are air-conditioned. Air conditioning Travel comfortably as Avlo trains are air-conditioned.
Bicycle You may bring folding bicycles and scooters on board, as long as they adhere to the maximum dimensions for luggage: 55x35x25 cm (as a carry-on bag with no weight limit, included in the price of the Basic Fare), or 85x60x35 cm, or a maximum of 180 cm overall (as additional luggage for an extra fee). To comply with regulations, all bicycles and scooters must be folded and stored in their respective carrying cases. Bicycle You may bring folding bicycles and scooters on board, as long as they adhere to the maximum dimensions for luggage: 55x35x25 cm (as a carry-on bag with no weight limit, included in the price of the Basic Fare), or 85x60x35 cm, or a maximum of 180 cm overall (as additional luggage for an extra fee). To comply with regulations, all bicycles and scooters must be folded and stored in their respective carrying cases.
WiFi You have access WiFi (OUIFI) and delve into the OUIFUN entertainment portal for an added fee. WiFi You have access WiFi (OUIFI) and delve into the OUIFUN entertainment portal for an added fee.
Power sockets On Ouigo trains, only top deck seats in select coaches come with power sockets. Note that these seats come at an additional charge, and the bottom deck lacks sockets altogether. Power sockets On Ouigo trains, only top deck seats in select coaches come with power sockets. Note that these seats come at an additional charge, and the bottom deck lacks sockets altogether.
Luggage OUIGO lets you bring two small hand luggage items or one piece measuring 36 x 27 x 15 cm for free, along with cabin baggage at 55x35x25cm with no weight restrictions. For larger items, a fee of €5 applies for online bookings made in advance, and it goes up to €20 if you pay in-person at the station. Luggage OUIGO lets you bring two small hand luggage items or one piece measuring 36 x 27 x 15 cm for free, along with cabin baggage at 55x35x25cm with no weight restrictions. For larger items, a fee of €5 applies for online bookings made in advance, and it goes up to €20 if you pay in-person at the station.
Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure. Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure.
Food and drink In France, OUIGO's Train classique services provide an at-seat snack service, though this isn't available on the high-speed trains. For those traveling in Spain, a visit to the OUIBAR in coach 4 serves up a variety of beverages and snacks. Food and drink In France, OUIGO's Train classique services provide an at-seat snack service, though this isn't available on the high-speed trains. For those traveling in Spain, a visit to the OUIBAR in coach 4 serves up a variety of beverages and snacks.
Air conditioning Travel in comfort with all coaches being air-conditioned. Air conditioning Travel in comfort with all coaches being air-conditioned.
Bicycle Planning to bring along bigger items like a bike, scooter, skis, or a musical instrument? If you book online in advance, it's just a €5 fee. But, if you decide to pay at the station, the fee goes up to €20. Bicycle Planning to bring along bigger items like a bike, scooter, skis, or a musical instrument? If you book online in advance, it's just a €5 fee. But, if you decide to pay at the station, the fee goes up to €20.
Services on board OUIGO, AVE and AVLO from Alicante to Madrid
Compare services on board when travelling from Alicante to Madrid by train.
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Alicante to Madrid CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
25.23kg
Bus
27.04kg
Flight
72.1kg
Car
57.68kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Alicante to Madrid by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Alicante and Madrid are 25.23kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Alicante and Madrid? By taking the train between Alicante and Madrid you will save 46.87kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.81kg compared to a bus and 32.45kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from Alicante to Madrid?
A train ticket from Alicante to Madrid is $70.21. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $12.96.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Alicante to Madrid?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Alicante to Madrid is $12.96. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Alicante and Madrid by train?
Alicante to Madrid is 360.48 km.
How long does the train between Alicante and Madrid take?
Alicante to Madrid is on average 2 hrs 31 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 18 mins.
Which companies operate from Alicante to Madrid?
The train journey from Alicante to Madrid is covered by 5 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: OUIGO, Alvia, Renfe, AVE, AVLO and Iryo.
How many train connections per day go from Alicante to Madrid?
Alicante to Madrid has 25 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Alicante to Madrid leave?
The earliest train from Alicante to Madrid departs at 5:52 am. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Alicante to Madrid depart?
The latest train from Alicante to Madrid departs at 9:04 pm. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Alicante to Madrid in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $12.96 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Alicante to Madrid?
There are on average 25 direct connection(s) from Alicante to go to Madrid.
What's the fastest journey time between Alicante to Madrid by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Alicante and Madrid is 2 hrs 18 mins.
Is there a direct train from Alicante to Madrid?
Yes, there is a direct train between Alicante and Madrid.
What are the CO2 emissions for Alicante to Madrid by train?
The train journey from Alicante to Madrid creates 25.23kg of CO2 emissions.