Tourists visiting Alicante who would like to organise a side trip to Madrid can take advantage of several high-speed and low-cost rail journey options this summer.
After Avlo (a subsidiary of Renfe, which also operates the AVE route between Alicante and Madrid) launched its low-cost services in March and French-owned Ouigo in April, Spanish operator Iryo is now offering additional options between the Spanish capital and the gateway to the Costa Blanca.
Owned by a consortium of companies including Air Nostrum, Globalvia and Trenitalia, Iryo launched its new Alicante-Madrid service – two daily return trips until 15 September – yesterday (2 June). Tickets cost €22 for the Madrid-Alicante one-way journey and €35 for Alicante to Madrid (with tickets available for as little as €18 if booked in advance).
From the second half of September, Iryo only plans to offer daily return services on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Timetables
IRYO:
Alicante station to Chamartín station in Madrid – departure 12.25pm (arriving 2.50pm) and 7.35pm (10.02pm)
Madrid (Charmartín) to Alicante – departure 7.45am (arrival 10.10am) and 3.45pm (6.10pm)
AVIO:
Alicante station to Chamartín station in Madrid – departure 11.45am (arrival 2.05pm) and 9.00pm (11.35pm).
Madrid (Charmartín) to Alicante – departure 7.00am (arrival 9.32am) and 5.00pm (7.20pm).
OUIGO:
Alicante station to Chamartín station in Madrid – departure 2.00pm (arrival 4.23pm) and 4.00pm (6.21pm).
Madrid (Charmartín) to Alicante – departure 10.15am (arrival 12.35pm) and 12.51pm (3.11pm).
Click here for information about transport options at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport.
