Tickets from Alicante to Madrid by Bus or Train

Only £49 for Alsa bus tickets on a 4h 50m trip. Choose your travel date for the full schedule, or explore more options in the table below.

Buy your tickets by selecting from the best options that fit your schedule

CompaniesDurationPrice
Alsa
4h 50m
Renfe
3h 37m
Iryo
2h 25m

Bus from Alicante to Madrid

The bus trip from Alicante to Madrid takes approximately 4h 50m duration and covers a distance of about 360km. There are usually 1 buses travelling daily to Madrid and you can find the cheapest tickets from £49.02 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance360km
Price£49
Frequency1
Fastest4h 50m
Companies
Bus from Alicante to Madrid

Train from Alicante to Madrid

It takes an average of 2h 25m to travel from Alicante to Madrid by train, covering a distance of about 360km. There are usually 16 trains travelling daily from Alicante to Madrid and tickets for this journey start from £82.29 when you book in advance.

Distance360km
Price£82
Frequency16
Fastest2h 25m
Companies
Train from Alicante to Madrid

Alicante, VC

Getting around Alicante

Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Alicante. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.

Explore Alicante with ease: discover the main bus and train stations

  • Alicante Bus Terminal

  • Alicante Terminal

Madrid, MD

Getting around Madrid

Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Madrid. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.

Explore Madrid with ease: discover the main bus and train stations

  • Chamartin

  • Madrid South Station Bus Terminal

  • Pta Atocha Almudena Grandes

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Alicante to Madrid is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.