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Tickets & Trains Guide for 2024 – Train Station in Alicante

The train station is situated in the heart of Alicante. It connects the city with short, mid and long-distance trains, including AVE high speed to Madrid . Let’s go and find out more details.

Where is Alicante Train Station?

The train station address is 1 Avenida Salamanca. 03005 Alicante . Click here for opening it on Google maps . It is situated in the centre of the city:

• 30 min walk from the beach El Postiguet
• 20 min walk from the nightlife area El Barrio
• 5 min away from the commercial street Avenida de Maisonnave .
• 5 min away from the Tram Train Station Alicante-Luceros

Many buses have a stop very close to the station. The Tram underground station is a 5 min walk away, in Plaza de Los Luceros .

Train Station VS TRAM station in Alicante

Alicante has also a rail service called TRAM. It is a mix of a slow TRAM train for moving around the city and a slightly faster train for longer journies to places such as Villajoyosa, Benidorm, Altea or Denia.

So, for example, if you need to go to Madrid , Barcelona or Valencia you need to use a long-distance Renfe or -from June 2023- Iryo train. If you need to go to Benidorm, Altea, Villajoyosa or Denia you have to use one of the TRAM stations such as the one in Luceros. As a curiosity, Alicante-Benidorm by TRAM train takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes and costs 2,80€ single with no travel card.

All the information needed about the TRAM in Alicante, such as destinations, fares, schedule, travel cards and recommendations is in the article this sentence links.

Where to Buy Train Tickets From Alicante?

All the short, medium and long-distance trains from/to Alicante are operated by Renfe at the moment. Iryo is selling online low-cost tickets for high-speed and long-distance to Albacete and Madrid trains scheduled for June 2023 and onwards. Ouigo is selling tickets from the 1st of March 2023 and the service starts on May 2023.

There are a few ways to buy train tickets from or to Alicante :

• You can buy tickets for Renfe’s trains in Alicante at Renfe’s Official Website . This is for trains going to all destinations available from Alicante.
• At Renfe’s office inside the railway station in Alicante, a teller can assist you with the purchase in a more traditional manner. Only for long-distance trains to destinations such as Madrid or Barcelona.
• The third way to buy train tickets to or from Alicante’s train station is by using the few automatic machines around the train station . This is for trains going to all destinations available from Alicante.
• On the Iryo’s website for High-Speed Trains to Albacete and Madrid only.
• On Ouigo’s website for high-speed trains to Albacete and Madrid only.
• On Avlo’s website for high-speed trains to Albacete and Madrid only.
• There are also third-party comparison websites , such as The Trainline , that offer Renfe train tickets in a similar way they compare prices for airlines.

How to Buy a Ticket from the Office Inside the Station

A funny contra intuitive situation is that buying a ticket in person is not so easy.

The Renfe’s office at the station has two different queues: one for trains that are leaving soon and another for the rest of the requests, including complaints and trains that are not immediately leaving.

To add more confusion, the queues for buying the tickets for trains that are leaving in a few hours/days need to get queue number from the small machine at one of the entrances. The same is true for complaints or other requests.

However, the queues for the trains that are leaving in the following minutes don’t have this electronic machine and you can just stand in line as you would wait for the teller at the bank or at the cashier in the supermarket.

What Services Are at Alicante Train Station?

Inside and outside the train station there are a few services that can help you in your journey:

• Machines to buy short and long-distance train tickets
• A Renfe office where you can buy the train tickets or sort out any issue you might have with an agent
• Free public toilets
• Vending machines
• Food restaurants
• Currency exchange office
• Tourist information office
• Car rental office
• Cash machine
• Souvenir shops
• Car rental companies
• Taxi services

On the left exit at Alicante Terminal railway station (left when the trains are at your back), there is a taxi stop. There are usually taxis waiting for customers at any time trains operate.

Where can I go from Alicante Railway Station?

The terminal offers services for medium and long-distance trips, including AVE high-speed trains.

Murcia is a common commute for many Alicantinians and Murcians. There are two trains serving the route:

• Alicante to Murcia Short Distance train called Cercanias
• Alicante to Murcia Medium Distance Train called Media Distancia

Both trains stop at Elche but at different stations. Cercanias takes longer and has a few more extra stops than Media Distancia to Murcia. Prices go from 9.85€.

Another common route is the train from Alicante to Madrid . The cities are connected by the high-speed train called AVE which stands for Alta Velocidad Española or Spanish High Speed. Times average 2:30 hours for 260 mi (420km).

Valencia , Barcelona and other further cities are connected with our without transfer with slightly slower long-distance trains.

Here is a list of a few of the direct trains from/to Alicante Train Station:

Trains from Alicante to Elche

Alicante and Elche are two neighbourhood cities separated by just below 30km (18 mi).

There are two trains going to Elche from Alicante:

Cercanias Line C1

This is the most frequent, cheap and convenient train.

It takes between 30 and 31 minutes to go from Alicante to Elche and it stops in both Elche-Carrus and Elche-Parque .

The inconvenience of this line is the trains that are old. An early 80s diesel train (~40 years old!) that will make you enjoy if you are a train hobbyist but that smells a bit of diesel inside. Nevertheless, the trains have A/C and are well-maintained.

Note that you cannot buy online these train tickets! Cercanias does not appear on the main searcher on Renfe’s website. To buy the tickets you need to either go to Renfe’s office and ask the teller or find the Cercanias machine close to the train gates.

The schedule for departures from Alicante on a weekday is as follows. Check Renfe’s Cercanias page for the return and weekend schedule:

Long Distance Trains Alicante-Elche AV (Alta Velocidad)

In just 20 minutes, trains using the high-speed network from Alicante to Murcia have a stop at Elche Av (Alta Velocidad or High Speed) station.

The trains are electric, faster and newer but there are fewer trains per day plus the Elche AV train station is 7km (~4 mi) away from the city centre.

You can buy online these tickets on Renfe’s website choosing as your destination “Elche AV”.

Other Services Alicante-Elche

It is possible to buy a ticket from Alicante to Elche Parque or Elcche Carrus through Renfe’s website.

Some services have a similar price as the C1 line and others will be more expensive.

Note the schedule you see from Renfe’s trains searcher is not the schedule for line C1. You will only see a very few services per day.

Also, note some services will take more time or be way more expensive than the C1 line. The only advantage is trains might be newer -so no diesel smell inside the carriages- but the C1 line might be more reliable, frequent and cheaper.

Get to Alicante Train Station

If you live in the centre it is very easy to reach the station. Getting there on foot is probably the best way to get to the station if you live less than 20 minutes away. If you are not in the centre, you live, for example in San Vicente del Raspeig or Playa de San Juan, you can use public and private services to go to the train station. Your options are Tram, bus, taxi or Cabify.

How to Go to Alicante’s Train Station by Bus?

There are many bus lines stopping less than 5 minutes walk away from the station: 06 , C-6 , 22 , 21 , 04 , 03 , 04 , 07 and a few other lines will drop you up close enough. Google Maps makes it easy to navigate by public transport in Alicante or you can check this article about the buses in Alicante for more info . They have an app as well.

How to Go to the Terminal by Taxi?

The station has a taxi stop. It is on the right side hand when you look at the front facade. Here are the ways to order a taxi:

Get a Taxi by Phone

If you want to be picked up anywhere in Alicante you can call the number +34 965 101 611 or +34 965 252 511. They will ask you for your current address where pick you up and give you an estimated time of arrival. You will then tell the driver where you want to go to estación de tren .

Get a Taxi using the App PideTaxi

PideTaxi stands for asking for a taxi . This app is available on iPhone and Android phones. It offers a similar experience to Uber where you can estimate the time of your trip, see where the taxi is while you are waiting and pay by card using your smartphone. You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play .

To get more information about taxi apps in Alicante you can check the article about taxis in Alicante .

How to Go to Alicante Train Station by Tram

Tram de Alicante is a lightweight train that offers services to San Vicente del Raspeig, Universidad de Alicante, Playa de San Juan, Campello and further places like Benidorm and Altea.

The railway station of Alicante is 5 min away by foot from the “ Luceros Tram Station “. All the Tram lines stop in Luceros as it is the first/last stop. You need to walk from Plaza de Los Luceros to the train station to reach the train station . It is only one street called Avenida de la Estacion . It is a walk of fewer than 5 minutes.

How to Get by Uber?

Sadly, Uber is not available in Alicante yet. Their website is confusing as the city is listed on one of their pages but the app won’t allow you to request the service and will show an error message: “Unfortunately, Uber is currently unavailable in your area.”

If you want a similar service you can use the taxi app PideTaxi. Read up in this Get a Taxy using the App PideTaxi .

Another option is to use the Spanish service called Cafiby . They are very similar to Uber.

How to go to Alicante Train Station by Cabify?

Cabify is the most popular Uber-like application in Spain. It is available in more cities than Uber and works very similarly.

Cabify has been available in Alicante for a while. It allows you to see where the car is on the map, and to have a preview of the route and an estimation of the price before you book.

They will usually give you a bottle of water and give you the option of choosing the radio station you want to listen to. Prices might vary in comparison with taxis. You can compare it with the app PideTaxi.

From Alicante Airport to Alicante Train Station

Alicante train station is 9 mi or 14,8 km from Alicante Airport and it takes around 16 minutes by car and about 30 min by the airport bus C-6.

There are several ways to get from the train station to the airport in Alicante. The cheapest is the bus. The most expensive is the private service Cabify. Finally, the taxis are a bit cheaper than Cabify.

There are a few companies offering private transfers as well.

If you are travelling from or from the airport to the train station in Alicante the cheapest way is to take the bus Line C-6 . You can check the schedule and more information on this page. The fare is 3.85€ to pay by contactless card (no cash) and there is a travel card available.

Alicante Airport has a taxi stop where you will find a cab most of the time. The taxi companies are dependent on Elche city hall as the airport is situated in the neighbouring city of Elche. They can drive you to Alicante railway station.

The fares are fixed and can be checked on the website of radio ElcheTaxi. When booking online the fare is 27€ and it is fixed. If not booked online fares might be higher.

Forgoing from the train station to the airport the company operating is Radio Taxi Alicante . I asked them the prices and here are the not-fixed rates:

• During the day hours, prices average between 17€ and 18€.
• During the night and bank holidays, prices are between 19€ and 20€.

Prices using the Uber-like service Cabify are around 25€. You can install their iPhone and Android apps from here .

I hope this article helps with the train station in Alicante. If you have any questions or experiences you want to share, please, use the comments!

by VictorSesma

Hey, I am Victor Sesma, the Alicantinian living in London. The duality of living in both worlds helps me understand what people need to know about Alicante. My first-hand experience about the city I am from helps me write the most useful resources on the internet about Alicante. I work as a Software Engineer and thrive writing about the city I was born.

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While Valencia is 78.0 mi away from Alicante, the distance by train is longer depending on the route. The train usually takes 1h 55m in normal conditions.

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The journey from Alicante to Valencia by train is 77.99 mi and takes 2 hr 12 min. There are 6 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:55 AM and the last at 7:30 PM. It is possible to travel from Alicante to Valencia by train for as little as $9.80 or as much as $65.33. The best price for this journey is $9.80.

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Traveling from Alicante to Valencia by train will usually take 2 hr 12 min. This journey covers a distance of 77.99 mi . When planning your trip, bear in mind that 2 hr 12 min is an average, and route times may vary from day to day. Weather conditions, issues with transport, unexpected diversions, and local events could all cause delays to your journey. Please keep the possibility of these exceptional events in mind when making travel plans. In order to get from Alicante to Valencia faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Alicante and Valencia will complete the journey in 1 hr 55 min. On average, it will take you about 2 hr 12 min to travel the 77.99 mi between Alicante and Valencia.

What time are the first and last departures from Alicante to Valencia?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave Alicante at 6:55 AM, and the last departure will leave at 7:30 PM. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Alicante to Valencia can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change. In general, the first departure of the night will leave Alicante at 6:55 AM, and the last departure will leave at 7:30 PM. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Alicante to Valencia can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

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The exact number of journeys from Alicante to Valencia can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 6 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including . On particularly busy days, there can be up to departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Alicante to Valencia. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Alicante to Valencia varies, but in general, you can expect to find 6 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 0 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Alicante to Valencia. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

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Person hit by train and lines closed

Lines were closed for a number of hours

• Updated 19:17, 14 SEP 2024

A person was hit by a train on a valleys line. All lines between Penrhiwceiber and Aberdare were closed between 5pm and 7pm while emergency services carry out their work.

Trains scheduled to run between Pontypridd and Aberdare were cancelled or revised. A National Rail spokesman said: "A person has been hit by a train between Penrhiwceiber and Aberdare. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines are closed.

"Trains running between Pontypridd and Aberdare will be cancelled or revised until approximately 6.45pm. If you've been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat." For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter

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Lines have reopened

Disruption between Pontypridd and Aberdare has now ended. The incident was reported just before 5pm and concluded just after 7pm.

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National Rail advised: "You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim."

Disruption expected until 7.30pm

Originally disruption was expected until 6.45pm. National Rail has since issued an update warning passengers that disrution will last until at least 7.30pm.

The website reads: "A person has been hit by a train between Penrhiwceiber and Aberdare. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines are closed.

"Trains running between Pontypridd and Aberdare will be cancelled or revised until approximately 7.30pm."

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A National Rail spokesman said passengers affected can use their ticket to travel on Stagecoach bus services between Aberdare and Pontypridd at no extra cost.

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