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Compare train and flight for San Juan de Alicante to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Juan de Alicante to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £39, while a flight costs an average of £223.
Distance: 359 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£223 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Juan de Alicante to Madrid:
A train is £184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Juan de Alicante to Madrid costing on average £223.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 53m sooner (2h 8m by flight vs 4h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £223 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get to Madrid from San Juan de Alicante by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Juan de Alicante to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 0661520:582h29Alicante-Terminal23:27Madrid Chamartín£141One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- 0661520:582h29Alicante-Terminal23:27Madrid Chamartín£141One-way0 changes
Fastest
- UX405020:451h05Alicante Elche Airport21:50Madrid Barajas Airport£341One-way0 changes
Other options
0620520:142h25Alicante-Terminal22:39Madrid Chamartín£151One-way0 changes- 0658518:002h23Alicante-Terminal20:23Madrid Chamartín£351One-way0 changes
- 067757:512h32Alicante-Terminal10:23Madrid Chamartín£381One-way0 changes
IB101621:301h15Alicante Elche Airport22:45Madrid Barajas Airport£471One-way0 changes
558421:301h15Alicante Elche Airport22:45Madrid Barajas Airport£601One-way0 changes- UX404212:301h05Alicante Elche Airport13:35Madrid Barajas Airport£751One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from San Juan de Alicante to Madrid:
A train is £184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Juan de Alicante to Madrid costing on average £223.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Juan de Alicante and Madrid as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia.
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