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Train Madrid → Alicante

Schedule & travel time

2h 05m 445 km 12 trains/day
AVE

Route overview

2h 05m

Fastest time

2h 20m

Avg. duration

445

Kilometers

12

Trains per day

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By train from Madrid to Alicante

An important rail connection: The train connection from Madrid to Alicante is one of the notable rail routes in Germany. On the AVE you reach your destination in just 2h 05m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 445 kilometers and is served by about 12 trains every day. Despite the lower frequency, you will still find suitable connections for your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: LAV Madrid-Levante

Route highlights

  • Schnelle Verbindung zur Costa Blanca
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Available train types

This route is served by AVE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Madrid to Alicante saves you about 71 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 109 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Madrid to Alicante?

The fastest connection from Madrid to Alicante takes 2h 05m. The average travel time is 2h 20m.

How many trains run daily from Madrid to Alicante?

About 12 trains run daily on the Madrid - Alicante route. Train types include AVE.

What is the route from Madrid to Alicante?

The direct connection covers 445 km.

More interesting connections

Madrid → Barcelona
2h 30m621 km
Madrid → Sevilla
2h 20m471 km
Valencia → Alicante
1h 40m166 km
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More connections

Madrid → Barcelona2h 30mMadrid → Sevilla2h 20mMadrid → Valencia1h 35mMadrid → Málaga2h 20mValencia → Alicante1h 40m
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Schedule data last updated: 20/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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