Train from Valencia to Alicante

Train from Valencia to Alicante at a glance

The train from Valencia to Alicante in numbers, as operated by Renfe Intercity, Alvia and Euromed: around 1 hour 50 minutes on board, about 170 km, direct, with no change of train, 6-8 a day. Departure is from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla; arrival at Alicante Terminal. We offer tickets in second class and first class and handle seat reservations, children and luggage questions in the same chat.

• Route: Valencia to Alicante (about 170 km)
• Operator: Renfe Intercity, Alvia and Euromed
• Journey time: about 1 hour 50 minutes
• Connection: direct train
• Frequency: 6-8 a day
• Departure station: Valencia Joaquín Sorolla
• Arrival station: Alicante Terminal
• Classes: second class and first class
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

Direct trains run inland via Xàtiva to Alicante's central station, a short walk from the Explanada and the beach, and from there the tram continues to Benidorm.

How to book train tickets from Valencia to Alicante with Haqqi Tours

Booking a train from Valencia to Alicante with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the booking form on this page with your travel date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are travelling and the class you prefer. Our staff then messages you through WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the departures available on that day, the seats and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat, ready to show on your phone or print.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the available departures, the seats and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Alicante

Because a person books the ticket, not a machine, we can do the things a booking site cannot: hold seats together for a family, pick the coach nearest the luggage racks, choose a quiet carriage, or line up the Valencia to Alicante train with a transfer from your hotel to Valencia Joaquín Sorolla and another from Alicante Terminal to your hotel in Alicante.

Timetable of the Valencia to Alicante train

6-8 a day - that is how frequently the train from Valencia to Alicante runs with Renfe Intercity, Alvia and Euromed. The fastest services take about 1 hour 50 minutes; some departures are a little slower where they make extra stops. The first trains of the morning suit a full day in Alicante; the late-afternoon departures are popular with travellers who want to sleep in their own bed and arrive in the evening.

We recommend booking a specific departure rather than an open ticket on this route: the fare is lower and the seat is guaranteed. If your day changes, we can usually move you to another train through the same WhatsApp chat.

Is there a direct train from Valencia to Alicante?

Certainly. The train from Valencia to Alicante is direct: you board at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla and step off at Alicante Terminal without changing. A direct train also means there is nothing to miss if the departure runs a few minutes late.

Departure: Valencia Joaquín Sorolla

Valencia Joaquín Sorolla is where the Valencia to Alicante train begins. We send the platform and coach details with the ticket when the railway publishes them, and a short note on how boarding works there - whether tickets are scanned at a gate, checked on board, or both. Arrive with a small margin; on this route the doors close a minute or two before the timetabled departure.

• Cafés, kiosks and left-luggage are available at Valencia Joaquín Sorolla for early arrivals
• Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from your hotel in Valencia to the station on request
• Just ask which hall or level your train leaves from - big stations have more than one
• Arrive 20-30 minutes early; the platform is shown on the boards shortly before departure

Arrival: Alicante Terminal

The train arrives at Alicante Terminal - Alicante is the Costa Blanca capital, with the Santa Bárbara castle above palm-lined promenades and city beaches. From the platform you are minutes from taxis, public transport and the city itself. Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from Alicante Terminal to your accommodation in Alicante with a driver waiting at the platform exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Valencia to Alicante journey.

Onward journeys from Alicante - a connecting train, a ferry or a flight the same day - can be added to the booking; let us know and we time the Valencia to Alicante train to fit.

Classes and what it is like on board the Valencia to Alicante train

Tickets on the train from Valencia to Alicante are sold in second class and first class. The lower class is comfortable and is what most passengers book; the upper class adds wider seats, more legroom, quieter coaches and, on some services, a welcome drink or at-seat service. Renfe Intercity, Alvia and Euromed's trains on this route have luggage racks, power sockets at most seats, toilets in every coach and, on longer services, a café or bar coach. Haqqi Tours explains the difference for the exact train you are booking so you pay for what you will actually use.

• Toilets in every coach; a café or bar coach on most long-distance services
• Wi-Fi on many trains on this route - useful for work, not reliable for streaming
• Quiet coaches and family areas on selected services - let us know when booking
• Bicycles, pushchairs and large luggage accepted within the operator's rules, which we clarify

Children, luggage and groups on the Valencia to Alicante train

Travelling with children on the train from Valencia to Alicante is easy: young children are often free or heavily discounted, seats can be booked together, and there is room to move about. Tell us the ages on the form and we apply the right fares. Luggage is not weighed or charged on this route; you bring what you can lift onto the rack. For groups, we book seats in the same coach and ask about group fares, which normally make the Valencia to Alicante train the cheapest way to move several people between the two cities.

Things to do in Alicante after the train

Alicante is the Costa Blanca capital, with the Santa Bárbara castle above palm-lined promenades and city beaches. Arriving by train puts you in the middle of it: Tabarca island, Santa Bárbara Castle, the Explanada de España and Postiguet beach are all reachable from Alicante Terminal by metro, tram or bus or a few minutes by taxi.

Haqqi Tours arranges guided day tours, tickets and private drivers in Alicante; ask when you book the train and we send the options.

Best time to take the train from Valencia to Alicante

The train from Valencia to Alicante runs all year. High season in Alicante follows the school holidays and the big events. If you can travel outside those weeks, the same seat costs less and the train is quieter. Whatever the month, early booking is the single biggest saving.

Train, plane or bus from Valencia to Alicante?

For most travellers the train is the best way to get from Valencia to Alicante: about 1 hour 50 minutes centre to centre, no change, no airport time and no baggage fees. A flight only wins when the distance is very long; a bus is cheaper on some days but slower and less comfortable, and arrives at a bus station rather than the centre. Haqqi Tours can provide flights and transfers as well, so if the train is not the right answer for your dates we say so.

Return train from Alicante to Valencia

We book the return leg from Alicante to Valencia just as easily, and generally on the same confirmation. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles and choose the cheaper combination for your dates. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the train from Valencia to Alicante cost?

"How much is the train ticket from Valencia to Alicante?" is the first question we get, and the honest answer is that it depends on when you travel and when you book. Fares open months ahead at their lowest level and rise as seats sell; peak days, holidays and the first and last departures of the day sit higher; first class and flexible tickets cost more than a fixed second-class seat. Haqqi Tours provides the current cost for your dates within minutes of receiving the form - no estimates, the actual fare.

What we do include in the price we send: the ticket itself in the class you chose, the seat reservation where the railway requires one, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the journey. There are no hidden extras added at the end.

Cheapest train ticket from Valencia to Alicante: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the train from Valencia to Alicante is a matter of timing and flexibility. These are the levers Haqqi Tours pulls to find you a cheap train ticket:

• Choose a fixed-departure ticket if your plans are certain; flexible tickets cost more
• For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more passengers often unlock a lower rate
• Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first
• Travel mid-week and mid-day - Tuesday to Thursday departures after the morning rush are typically the cheapest
• Avoid the first and last trains of the day, which carry commuters and business travellers at higher fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible - moving by a day, or by an hour, often halves the fare

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest train from Valencia to Alicante that day, and how much you would save by moving to the next one.

Why book your Valencia to Alicante train ticket with Haqqi Tours

Booking with Haqqi Tours means the train ticket from Valencia to Alicante is one message away, not one website away. We check seats and the cost, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Fill out the form to start.