How far is Alicante from Madrid by coach?

The journey from Madrid to Alicante by coach covers an approximate distance of 224 miles (361 km).

What is the best way to go from Madrid to Alicante without a car?

The best way to go from Madrid to Alicante without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Madrid to Alicante from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 35m	05:20	Alicante	CheapestFastest
23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h 5m	07:50	Aeropuerto d'Alicante (ALC)	No tags
23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	8h 10m	07:55	Aeropuerto d'Alicante (ALC)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:30	Estación Sur	5h 5m	14:35	Alicante	Cheapest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	Fastest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags
09:30	Estación Sur	5h 5m	14:35	Alicante	No tags
12:30	Estación Sur	4h 55m	17:25	Alicante	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:30	Estación Sur	5h 5m	14:35	Alicante	Cheapest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 50m	05:20	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags
09:30	Estación Sur	5h 5m	14:35	Alicante	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:30	Estación Sur	5h 5m	14:35	Alicante	Cheapest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 50m	05:20	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags
09:30	Estación Sur	5h 5m	14:35	Alicante	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:30	Estación Sur	5h 5m	14:35	Alicante	Cheapest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 50m	05:20	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags
09:30	Estación Sur	5h 5m	14:35	Alicante	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30	Estación Sur	4h 55m	17:25	Alicante	Cheapest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 50m	05:20	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30	Estación Sur	4h 55m	17:25	Alicante	Cheapest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 50m	05:20	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Alicante on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Estación Sur	5h 15m	14:15	Alicante	Cheapest
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	Fastest
00:30	Estación Sur	4h 50m	05:20	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags
08:15	Estación Sur	4h 40m	12:55	Alicante	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Alicante

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Alicante. The journey takes about 2 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

2h 29mAverage duration

225 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£40 - £73	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £120	Average duration2h 29m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £45	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

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ALSA

4.5/560,706 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 131 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £40

ALSA Madrid Alicante recent customer reviews

Both the drivers were really friendly and accommodating. Though they didn’t speak much English, they did try their best to understand the other passengers that asked some questions.

Richelle D.

7 December 2019

Overall, I had a positive experience. I was satisfied with the bus and the driving. The estación was a little confusing because I didn’t know which bus my bus was (I had a stop on a bus with another final destination), so I wish I had had that information prior to getting to the station.

Kyla M.

1 February 2019

Bus itself was a little old, no powerpoints for charging and it wasn’t as clean inside as it should be. Apart from that, no complaints.

James F.

16 January 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Alicante?

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Alicante

A - Alicante Airport

B - Estación de Autobuses Nueva

C - Av. Salamanca

D - Universidad de Alicante

E - Carrer Eusebio Sempere

F - Port d'Alacant

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Madrid to Alicante

How far is Alicante from Madrid by coach?
The journey from Madrid to Alicante by coach covers an approximate distance of 224 miles (361 km).
What is the best way to go from Madrid to Alicante without a car?
The best way to go from Madrid to Alicante without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/11

£36

09/11

£36

Today

£24

11/11

£9

12/11

£9

13/11

£9

14/11

£14

15/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Alicante was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Alicante as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £54 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Alicante based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-11-11.

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