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Madrid to Alicante Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid to Alicante? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 6.760, with average prices for this route around KWD 17.940. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Mon, Jun 9
    From KWD 8.750
  • Tue, Jun 10
    From KWD 6.760
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From KWD 6.920
  • Thu, Jun 12
    From KWD 9.100
  • Fri, Jun 13
    From KWD 12.220
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 12.010
  • Sun, Jun 15
    From KWD 6.920
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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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09:45
Madrid-Chamartín
12:10
Alicante-Terminal
2h 25m, Directrenfe
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10:15
Madrid-Chamartín
12:37
Paris
2h 22m, DirectOUIGO
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Madrid to Alicante Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Madrid to Alicante usually begin at KWD 6.760. The average travel time is about 2h 17m, spanning a distance of roughly 218 miles. OUIGO, renfe, iryo provides around 20 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:15
Last train
Last train
20:15
Departure station
Departure station
Madrid
Arrival station
Arrival station
Alicante
Journey time
Journey time
2h 17m
Distance
Distance
218 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 6.760
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO, renfe, iryo

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains can 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 submit a quote for consideration. Please 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, and a fee will apply.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

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

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid 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 to Alicante Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Madrid 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 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

  • 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 outbound and return journeys, which is 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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