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Planning a trip from Madrid to Alicante? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just $10.80, with the average price for this route around $67.96! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.

Cheapest train of the day
$34.75
06:1508:48
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$34.75
Fri13Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$20.37
14:1516:44
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$20.37
Sat14Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$29.96
06:1508:48
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$29.96
Sun15Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$21.20
14:1516:44
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$21.20
Mon16Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$22.46
06:1508:48
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$22.46
Tue17Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$10.80
06:1508:48
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$10.80
Wed18Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$10.80
06:1508:48
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$10.80
Thu19Mar
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Madrid to Alicante train timetable

Planning a trip from Madrid to Alicante? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as $10.80, with the average fare for this route being approximately $67.96. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
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06:15
2h 33m, Direct
Madrid-Chamartín
08:48
Alicante-Terminal
RENFE
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06:15
3h 15m, 1 change
Madrid-Chamartín
09:30
Sant Gabriel
RENFERENFE
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06:15
3h 17m, 1 change
Madrid-Chamartín
09:32
University of Alicante
RENFERENFE
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07:00
2h 35m, Direct
Madrid-Chamartín
09:35
Alicante-Terminal
RENFE
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07:00
3h 19m, 1 change
Madrid-Chamartín
10:19
University of Alicante
RENFERENFE
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08:15
2h 22m, Direct
Madrid-Chamartín
10:37
Paris
OUIGO_ESP
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Madrid to Alicante Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Madrid to Alicante usually begin at $10.80. The average travel time is about 2h 17m, spanning a distance of roughly 218 miles. OUIGO_ESP, IRYO, RENFE provides around 29 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
20:00
Departure city
Departure city
Arrival city
Arrival city
Journey time
Journey time
2h 17m
Distance
Distance
218 miles
Price
Price
From $10.80
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO_ESP, IRYO, RENFE

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 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 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 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.

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, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Madrid to Alicante Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of 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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