The distance between Alicante and Madrid is 263mi (424km) by road. The two cities are extremely well connected. Here are the 4 main ways to go from Alicante to the Spanish capital Madrid: train -just above 2h-, coach -from 4:40h-, plane -1:05h-, car or car sharing about 4h.
Comment aller d'Alicante à Madrid
Voici le résumé des prix et des horaires de chaque transport d'Alicante à Madrid :
| Transport | Prix estimé | L'heure | Billets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train à grande vitesse | From 13€ | From 2:23h to 2:57h | renfe.com Iryo.eu Ouigo.com Avlorenfe.com | Système de prix similaire à celui des avions |
| Avion | From 40€ | 1:05h to 1:15h | skyscanner.net | Air Europa and Iberia (Air Nostrum) |
| Autocar/autobus | From 7€ (promo); usually 39.05€–52.79€ | 4:40h to 6:05h | alsa.es | Alsa.es; 10-trip “Bono Comparte”: pay 6 trips, travel 10 |
| Voiture | About 49.10€ of petrol (6L/100km) | About 4h | s/o | Il est recommandé de s'arrêter toutes les 2 heures de conduite |
| Voiture partagée Blablacar | From about 27€ | Au moins 4 heures | Blablacar.es | Les prix des courses varient beaucoup d'un chauffeur à l'autre |
Alicante - Madrid en train
The best service from Alicante to Madrid is by high-speed train. The companies operating the service are Renfe (AVE, Avlo and Alvia), Ouigo and Iryo (not every day). There are usually about 15 direct trains per day to Madrid.
But there is also another type of service on the route: Alvia.
Alvia
This is the second-fastest train. It takes about 2:55h to complete the route. It is a perfect option if the train times and prices match your expectations. The prices will wildly vary depending on Renfe’s prices algorithm. Sometimes it can be less than 30€ and sometimes more than 80€; on a weekday two weeks ahead, it started at 21.85€.
Alvia trains have an optional fee for travelling in first class. All passengers can use the cafeteria coach where you can buy some food and snacks. The trains are adapted for passengers with reduced mobility. The Alvia trains can reach a speed of 155mph (250km/h).
Trains à grande vitesse
There are several companies offering high-speed trains to Madrid: Renfe (AVE and Avlo), Ouigo and Iryo.
Renfe AVE
This is the fastest train for the route between Alicante and Madrid. It can take as little as 2h to travel the distance but the time can vary on the service’s stops and train traffic. AVE stands for Alta Velocidad Española or Spanish High Speed. Trains can reach speeds of 193mph (310km/h).
AVE trains have business class, and a cafeteria and are adapted for passengers with reduced mobility. AVE trains are the most frequent type of service during the day. Prices will vary highly on the route demand with Renfe’s prices algorithm. The way it works is similar to prices in flights. Sometimes, a ticket will be less than 30€ but sometimes it can escalate to more than 100€. On a weekday two weeks ahead, AVE fares were 26.65€–56€, and the cheapest train, a Ouigo, cost 13€.
Alicante - Madrid en autocar
Several companies operate the route Alicante-Madrid. All buses will start at Alicante Coach Station and finish the route at Madrid Bus Station Estación del Sur (South Station) where you can take the Metro or local trains.
The main company operating the route is ALSA. You can check and buy the tickets on their website. Promo fares can start at 7€, and the standard fare is 39.05€–52.79€. Again the price depends on demand and ALSA’s price algorithm. ALSA also sells a shareable 10-trip “Bono Comparte”: you pay for 6 trips and travel 10.
Les bus sont équipés de sièges confortables. Ils disposent de deux emplacements pour les bagages : le coffre pour les grands sacs/valises et l'espace au-dessus du siège pour les bagages à main.
The buses have a toilet and they do one mandatory stop in a service area halfway. The stop is near the town of La Junquera and you can buy traditional food and desserts from Albacete province.
ALSA projette généralement deux films sous-titrés en espagnol que vous pouvez écouter à l'aide d'écouteurs.
Alicante - Madrid en voiture
The motorway from Alicante to Madrid is free. Alicante’s elevation is 0m but Madrid’s elevation is 667m. Some parts of the motorway near Madrid might be a bit steep and curvy as it is a kind of old mountain motorway. You might find some traffic depending on the dates and times you are driving.
In general, the motorways are well maintained in Spain and have nice wide shoulders. The trip should take around 5 hours to take a break. If you are driving an electric car you can use the app ElectroMaps to plan where to stop and charge. The charging network is expanding fast in Spain. Right now you should be able to use one of the few fast chargers available on the route. Very shortly, more chargers will be added giving you some more options. There are Superchargers in the middle of the route if you drive a Tesla car.
Les panneaux indiquant comment se rendre à Madrid depuis Alicante sont bien indiqués. L'autoroute principale que vous emprunterez est l'A-31.
Voyage d'Alicante à Madrid avec BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar is a company for sharing car rides between particular people. It is popular in several European countries including Spain.
If you are a passenger, you will divide with the driver the petrol price. The prices for this ride start at about 27€. The app has a booking and messaging system where you can speak with the driver. You can use that in-app chat to decide with the driver where to be picked up and left.
Alicante - Madrid en avion
The last option to travel from Alicante to Madrid is taking a flight. The airlines flying from Alicante Airport to Madrid-Barajas Airport are Air Europa and Iberia (operated by Air Nostrum) (checked 10 October 2026). One-way fares start at about 40€.
If you want to book a flight you might want to use a flight search engine like, for example, Skyscanner, Momondo or Google Flights. Here is how to get from/to Alicante city centre to Alicante Airport by bus.
J'espère que cet article vous permettra de mieux comprendre comment voyager entre Alicante et Madrid. Si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas à les poser dans les commentaires !