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

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Madrid-Chamartín to Alicante Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid-Chamartín to Alicante? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as £12.81, with average prices for this route around £23.55. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
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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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10:30
Madrid-Chamartín
13:30
Paris
3h 0m, No directrenfe
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Madrid-Chamartín to Alicante Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid-Chamartín to Alicante, train tickets usually start at £12.81. The trip takes about 2h 22m on average, covering around 221 miles. OUIGO, renfe, iryo typically runs 16 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.
First train
First train
06:15
Last train
Last train
20:15
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 22m
Distance
Distance
221 miles
Price
Price
From £12.81
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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 Group Fare

Renfe offers group travel discounts, with an 8% discount for groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups of more than 25 people, a quote can be submitted for approval. 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, with an applicable fee.

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.

Renfe Children Fare

For children aged 4 to 13, Renfe provides a 40% discount on ticket prices. These children can choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or request refunds according to the ticket type, which might incur a fee. Children under four travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Chamartín 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-Chamartín to Alicante Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Madrid-Chamartín 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-Chamartín 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

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    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

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    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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