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Find the best prices from Alicante-Terminal to Madrid

Planning a trip from Alicante-Terminal to Madrid? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just NZD 31.83, with the average price for this route around NZD 71.76! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.

Cheapest train of the day
NZD 31.83
15:2618:21
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NZD 31.83
Wed24Dec
Cheapest train of the day
NZD 72.08
07:5110:23
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NZD 72.08
Thu25Dec
Cheapest train of the day
NZD 54.64
20:5823:27
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NZD 54.64
Fri26Dec
Cheapest train of the day
NZD 35.70
20:5823:27
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NZD 35.70
Sat27Dec
Cheapest train of the day
NZD 69.49
20:1422:39
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NZD 69.49
Sun28Dec
Cheapest train of the day
NZD 73.49
20:5823:27
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NZD 73.49
Mon29Dec
Cheapest train of the day
NZD 60.91
20:5823:27
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NZD 60.91
Tue30Dec
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Alicante-Terminal to Madrid train timetable

Arranging travel from Alicante-Terminal to Madrid? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from NZD 31.83, with the typical price for this route being about NZD 71.76. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
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08:35
2h 33m, Direct
Alicante-Terminal
11:08
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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09:40
2h 28m, Direct
Alicante-Terminal
12:08
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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10:26
2h 57m, Direct
Alicante-Terminal
13:23
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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11:36
2h 32m, Direct
Alicante-Terminal
14:08
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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12:45
2h 23m, Direct
Alicante-Terminal
15:08
Madrid-Chamartín
RENFE
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15:26
2h 55m, Direct
Alicante-Terminal
18:21
Paris
RENFE
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Alicante-Terminal to Madrid Train Route Details

The train ticket from Alicante-Terminal to Madrid typically costs from NZD 31.83. The journey averages 2h 23m in travel time and covers an approximate distance of 223 miles. OUIGO_ESP, RENFE generally offers 14 trains per day on this route. For planning purposes, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
05:50
Last train
Last train
20:00
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 23m
Distance
Distance
223 miles
Price
Price
From NZD 31.83
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO_ESP, RENFE

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 Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

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.

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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Alicante-Terminal to Madrid

Renfe trains, particularly AVE models, offer four service categories based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating arrangements include 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 commuters or budget-conscious travelers, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking extra 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.

Alicante-Terminal to Madrid Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Alicante-Terminal 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-Terminal 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

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    Book in advance

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  • Buy a return ticket

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    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

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    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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