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Explore cheap prices from Alicante to Madrid

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Alicante to Madrid, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

Cheapest train of the day
£18.54
21:0523:38
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£18.54
Fri23May
Cheapest train of the day
£22.10
21:0523:38
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£22.10
Sat24May
Cheapest train of the day
£29.18
07:5310:22
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£29.18
Sun25May
Cheapest train of the day
£22.10
14:0016:23
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£22.10
Mon26May
Cheapest train of the day
£13.26
14:0016:23
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£13.26
Tue27May
Cheapest train of the day
£13.26
07:5310:22
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£13.26
Wed28May
Cheapest train of the day
£15.03
07:5310:22
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£15.03
Thu29May
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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Alicante to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Alicante to Madrid? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from £5.90, with the typical price for this route being about £21.60. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Fri, May 23
    From £18.54
  • Sat, May 24
    From £22.10
  • Sun, May 25
    From £29.18
  • Mon, May 26
    From £22.10
  • Tue, May 27
    From £13.26
  • Wed, May 28
    From £13.26
  • Thu, May 29
    From £15.03
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05:50
Alicante-Terminal
08:23
Madrid-Chamartín
2h 33m, Directrenfe
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07:24
Alicante-Terminal
09:52
Madrid-Chamartín
2h 28m, Directrenfe
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07:53
Alicante-Terminal
10:22
Madrid-Chamartín
2h 29m, DirectOUIGO
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08:35
Alicante-Terminal
11:08
Madrid-Chamartín
2h 33m, Directrenfe
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09:40
Alicante-Terminal
12:08
Madrid-Chamartín
2h 28m, Directrenfe
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10:26
Alicante-Terminal
13:23
Paris
2h 57m, Directrenfe
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Alicante to Madrid Train Route Details

Train tickets from Alicante to Madrid generally start at £5.90. The journey typically takes around 2h 18m and covers a distance of approximately 218 miles. OUIGO, renfe usually operates 19 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult our train route table.
First train
First train
05:50
Last train
Last train
21:05
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 18m
Distance
Distance
218 miles
Price
Price
From £5.90
Train Operators
Train Operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

In Spain, Renfe provides significant fare discounts for large families: 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families. These discounts are applicable on AVE and Larga Distancia trains but do not extend to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías routes. Single-parent families in Catalonia may also receive discounts on Rodalies services with the appropriate Generalitat certification.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

For young people aged 14 to 25, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, costing €50. Valid for a year and non-transferable, this card provides a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

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

Advance booking

Booking early can offer you discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the more you save. Trip.com has already highlighted the best prices, making your travel planning straightforward.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

For disabled passengers, Renfe offers up to 40% off. By spending €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the ticket type and may incur a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Alicante to Madrid

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.

Alicante to Madrid Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Alicante to Madrid, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Alicante to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, 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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