Málaga to Alicante train with AVE

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Málaga to Alicante

Showing times and prices for Apr 24

Cheapest price

€93

Average price

€111

Fastest journey

5 h 35 m

Average duration

7 h 16 m

Trains per day

9

Distance

391 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Málaga to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

iryo06021+Renfe ALVIA04140
11:33AM11h23
Málaga María Zambrano
10:56PMAlicante-Terminal
931One-way
1 transfer
iryo06159+Renfe ALVIA04140
03:28PM7h28
Málaga María Zambrano
10:56PMAlicante-Terminal
931One-way
1 transfer
AVE02913
07:55AM5h35
Málaga María Zambrano
01:30PMAlicante-Terminal
981One-way
0 transfers
iryo06021+AVE05192
11:33AM10h47
Málaga María Zambrano
10:20PMAlicante-Terminal
1011One-way
1 transfer
iryo06159+AVE05192
03:28PM6h52
Málaga María Zambrano
10:20PMAlicante-Terminal
1011One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Flight

€98

Average price

€50

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Cheapest

€130

Average price

6h 14m

Average duration

Fastest

5h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 59m

Average duration

7h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 30m

Average duration

6h 30m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Málaga to Alicante train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, April 23
Last updated at 12:49 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
iryo06159+RenfeALVIA04140
On time
1:28 PM Málaga María Zambrano
7h28
8:56 PM Alicante-Terminal
1 transfer
iryo06159+RenfeAVE05192
On time
1:28 PM Málaga María Zambrano
6h52
8:20 PM Alicante-Terminal
1 transfer
Thursday, April 24
RenfeAVE029135:55 AM Málaga María Zambrano
5h35
11:30 AM Alicante-Terminal0 transfersDirect
iryo06089+RenfeAVE051526:05 AM Málaga María Zambrano
9h12
3:17 PM Alicante-Terminal1 transfer
iryo06089+RenfeAVE051426:05 AM Málaga María Zambrano
8h23
2:28 PM Alicante-Terminal1 transfer
iryo06089+RenfeAVLO051786:05 AM Málaga María Zambrano
11h29
5:34 PM Alicante-Terminal1 transfer
iryo06021+RenfeAVLO051789:33 AM Málaga María Zambrano
8h01
5:34 PM Alicante-Terminal1 transfer
iryo06021+RenfeALVIA041409:33 AM Málaga María Zambrano
11h23
8:56 PM Alicante-Terminal1 transfer
iryo06021+RenfeAVE051929:33 AM Málaga María Zambrano
10h47
8:20 PM Alicante-Terminal1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Málaga to Alicante?

The best time to book your train from Málaga to Alicante is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Málaga to Alicante route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Málaga to Alicante per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Málaga to Alicante.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Málaga to Alicante

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Trains from Málaga to Alicante run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €34
Distance
391 km
Average train duration
5h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
€52
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
1
Train providers
5
Fastest train
5h 25m
First train
06:55
Last train
10:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €34

Train companies: AVE, iryo and Renfe AVLO trains Málaga to Alicante

You can travel by train to Alicante from Málaga with AVE, iryo and Renfe AVLO for as low as €105. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

AVE offers excellent high-speed train services in Spain, including the route to Alicante from Málaga. Omio, as an official Renfe AVE partner, shows you AVE train timetables so you can choose the fastest and cheapest Málaga to Alicante train ticket. The distance from Málaga to Alicante on AVE is approximately 242 miles (391 km) and prices start as low as €105 on Omio.

Renfe AVE has a wide variety of ticket types with special offers such as Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets. If you are a regular Renfe customer, you can apply discount cards such as the Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card at Omio when purchasing an AVE ticket.

The AVE trains are the most popular from Renfe, with the most timetables throughout the day. Their trains offer a restaurant, WiFi, toilets, entertainment on board and, most importantly, the highest speed to reach your destination. As one of the fastest trains in the entire world, AVE trains reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes and connect the main Spanish cities in just a few hours. Reserve your AVE tickets with Omio today!

AVE from Málaga to Alicante train information:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 33 min
  • Cheapest Price: €105
  • AVE frequency: 2 a day

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Popular train stations from Málaga to Alicante

Málaga
Alicante
The major train station for departures in Málaga is Malaga María Zambrano. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Malaga María Zambrano for your trip from Málaga to Alicante.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free throughout the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
Dining
Dining
  • 100 Montaditos
  • Burger King
  • Dunkin' Coffee
  • Gino's
  • Lizarran
  • Orient Express Cafeteria
  • The Posada of Brazil
  • Pizza Hut
  • Rail Coffee
  • The Good Burger
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel ILUNION Málaga
  • Barceló Málaga
  • Eurostars Málaga
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
Public transit options for Malaga María Zambrano
  • Commuter rail lines: C1, C2
  • Bus lines: 1, 3, 10, 16, 19, 24, 27, C2
  • Train lines: Avant, AVE, Media Distancia
The major train station for arrivals in Alicante is Alicante-Terminal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alicante-Terminal for your journey to Alicante from Málaga.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Offered through an independent company.
Dining
Dining
  • Cafestore
  • Candy & go
  • Gambrinus
  • Máquinas Vending
  • Upper Crust
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Adapted for deaf persons.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Eurostar Centrum Alicante
  • Old Town Alicante B&B
  • Casa Alberola Alicante, Curio Collection by Hilton
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00
Public transit options for Alicante-Terminal
  • Bus lines: C1, C6, 06, 09
  • Train lines: L1, L2, C1, C3

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