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Alicante to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Alicante to Madrid? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just KWD 5.540, with the average price for this route being around KWD 9.080. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 9.510
  • Sun, Jun 15
    From KWD 14.380
  • Mon, Jun 16
    From KWD 9.100
  • Tue, Jun 17
    From KWD 6.890
  • Wed, Jun 18
    From KWD 5.540
  • Thu, Jun 19
    From KWD 6.980
  • Fri, Jun 20
    From KWD 9.220
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18:58
Alicante-Terminal
21:23
Madrid-Chamartín
2h 25m, Directiryo
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20:00
Alicante-Terminal
22:34
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 34m, Directrenfe
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21:05
Alicante-Terminal
23:38
Paris
2h 33m, Directrenfe
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Alicante to Madrid Train Route Details

For the route from Alicante to Madrid, train tickets usually start at KWD 5.540. The trip takes about 2h 23m on average, covering around 218 miles. OUIGO, renfe, iryo typically runs 17 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
07:24
Last train
Last train
21:05
Departure station
Departure station
Alicante
Arrival station
Arrival station
Madrid
Journey time
Journey time
2h 23m
Distance
Distance
218 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 5.540
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO, renfe, iryo

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe 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. 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 rules for changes and refunds.

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 Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

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.

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.

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

When traveling from Alicante to Madrid, 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.

Alicante to Madrid 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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    Book in Advance

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    Buy a Return Ticket

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    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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