{"id":62,"date":"2019-10-07T11:21:33","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T11:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alicanteabout.com\/?p=62"},"modified":"2026-10-12T23:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T22:11:25","slug":"jak-daleko-jest-alicante-od-madrytu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alicanteabout.com\/pl\/transport\/how-far-is-alicante-from-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Jak daleko jest do Alicante z Madrytu?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alicante<\/a> and Madrid are well connected by road, rail and air. But how far is Alicante from Madrid? The answer is 423 km (263 mi) by road. Let’s look at how much time and money each option takes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alicante and Madrid are 423 km (263 mi) apart by road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to Go From Alicante to Madrid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is the summary of prices and times of each transport from Alicante to Madrid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport<\/th>Estimated Price<\/th>Time<\/th>Tickets<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
High-Speed Train<\/td>From 13\u20ac<\/td>From 2:18h to 2:57h<\/td>renfe.com<\/a>
Iryo.eu<\/a>
Ouigo.com<\/a>
Avlorenfe.com<\/a><\/td>		Price system similar to planes<\/td><\/tr>
Plane<\/td>From 40\u20ac<\/td>about 1h 10min<\/td>skyscanner.net<\/a><\/td>Air Europa and Iberia (Air Nostrum)<\/td><\/tr>
Coach\/Bus<\/td>From 7\u20ac (promo); usually 39.05\u20ac\u201352.79\u20ac<\/td>4h 50min to 6h 05min<\/td>alsa.es<\/a><\/td>Alsa.es; 10-trip “Bono Comparte”: pay 6 trips, travel 10<\/td><\/tr>
Car<\/td>About 49.10\u20ac of petrol (6L\/100km)<\/td>about 4h 15min<\/td>n\/a<\/td>It is recommended to stop every 2h drive<\/td><\/tr>
Shared Car Blablacar<\/td>From about 27\u20ac<\/td>At least about 4h 15min<\/td>Blablacar.es<\/a><\/td>Ride prices change a lot from driver to driver<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
4+1 ways to go from Alicante to Madrid with prices. Train, plane, coach and BlaBlaCar prices are the cheapest we found on 9 October 2026 for a weekday two weeks ahead; they change with demand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alicante to Madrid by Train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best service from Alicante to Madrid is by high-speed train. The companies operating the service are Renfe<\/strong><\/a> (AVE, Avlo<\/a> and Alvia), Ouigo<\/a> and Iryo<\/a> (not every day). There are usually about 14 to 17 direct trains per day to Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to buy tickets, estimated prices, times and more are in this article about the Train Station in Alicante.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is also another type of service on the route: Alvia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alvia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alvia is the slowest train on this route, but it is a good option if its times and prices suit you. It takes about 2h 55min<\/strong>. Prices vary a lot with demand under Renfe’s pricing; on a weekday two weeks ahead, it started at 21.85\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alvia trains<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-Speed Trains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several companies offering high-speed trains to Madrid: Renfe<\/strong><\/a> (AVE and Avlo<\/a>), Ouigo<\/a> and Iryo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renfe AVE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

AVE is the most frequent train between Alicante and Madrid and runs the fastest services. Journeys on the route take 2:18h to 2:57h<\/strong>, depending on the stops and train traffic. AVE stands for Alta Velocidad Espa\u00f1ola<\/em> or Spanish High Speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two AVE trains at Alicante’s Train Station Platform<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AVE trains<\/a> have business class, and a cafeteria and are adapted for passengers with reduced mobility<\/strong>. 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. On a weekday two weeks ahead, AVE fares were 26.65\u20ac\u201356\u20ac, and the cheapest train on the route cost 13\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alicante to Madrid by Coach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several companies operate the route Alicante-Madrid. All buses will start at Alicante Coach Station<\/a> and finish the route at Madrid Bus Station Estaci\u00f3n del Sur<\/strong><\/em> (South Station)<\/a> where you can take the Metro or local trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main company operating the route is ALSA<\/a><\/strong>. You can check and buy the tickets on their website<\/a>. Promo fares can start at 7\u20ac, and the standard fare is 39.05\u20ac\u201352.79\u20ac. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buses feature comfortable seats. They have two places for luggage: the boot for big bags\/suitcases and the space above the seat for hand luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buses have a toilet<\/strong> and they do one mandatory stop in a service area halfway. The stop is near the town of La Junquera<\/em> and you can buy traditional food and desserts<\/strong> from Albacete province<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSA usually show two movies with Spanish subtitles that you can listen to using headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alicante to Madrid by Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The motorway from Alicante to Madrid is free<\/strong>. Alicante is on the coast and Madrid sits high on Spain’s central plateau, so the road climbs most of the way. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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