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Explore cheap prices from Madrid to Alicante

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Madrid 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.

Cheapest train of the day
£38.15
16:0018:34
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£38.15
Fri23May
Cheapest train of the day
£30.91
17:0019:34
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£30.91
Sat24May
Cheapest train of the day
£22.08
06:1508:48
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£22.08
Sun25May
Cheapest train of the day
£13.25
20:1522:39
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£13.25
Mon26May
Cheapest train of the day
£13.25
10:1512:37
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£13.25
Tue27May
Cheapest train of the day
£16.40
10:1512:37
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£16.40
Wed28May
Cheapest train of the day
£22.08
06:1508:48
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£22.08
Thu29May
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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Madrid to Alicante Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Madrid to Alicante? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just £5.89, with the average price for this route being around £28.77. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Fri, May 23
    From £38.15
  • Sat, May 24
    From £30.91
  • Sun, May 25
    From £22.08
  • Mon, May 26
    From £13.25
  • Tue, May 27
    From £13.25
  • Wed, May 28
    From £16.40
  • Thu, May 29
    From £22.08
DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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11:45
Madrid-Chamartín
14:43
Alicante-Terminal
2h 58m, Directrenfe
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14:00
Madrid-Chamartín
16:28
Alicante-Terminal
2h 28m, Directrenfe
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14:15
Madrid-Chamartín
16:44
Alicante-Terminal
2h 29m, DirectOUIGO
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14:25
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
16:52
Alicante-Terminal
2h 27m, Directrenfe
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15:00
Madrid-Chamartín
17:17
Alicante-Terminal
2h 17m, Directrenfe
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16:00
Madrid-Chamartín
18:34
Paris
2h 34m, Directrenfe
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Madrid to Alicante Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid to Alicante, train tickets usually start at £5.89. The trip takes about 2h 17m on average, covering around 218 miles. OUIGO, renfe typically runs 18 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 17m
Distance
Distance
218 miles
Price
Price
From £5.89
Train Operators
Train Operators

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 Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can request a quote for approval. Note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, with an applicable fee.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

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

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children are allowed to select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or request refunds based on the ticket type, which may involve a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled passengers can benefit from Renfe's discounts, with savings of up to 40%. For just €6, you can get a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is greater during weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets are subject to the type of ticket and may incur a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Alicante

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Alicante Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Madrid to Alicante, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Madrid to Alicante Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering 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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