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Travel from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid by train in 11 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid by train is 38 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 11 minutes. You'll usually find 112 trains per day traveling the 30 km between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Madrid. This route is served by Renfe, Spain's main rail operator. You're likely to be traveling on one of their high-speed trains – AVE, Avlo, Avant, Alvia or AV-City – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train during your journey.
Book train tickets from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $4.04. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Alcalá de Henares to Madrid by train
It takes an average of 38m to travel from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid by train, over a distance of around 18 miles (30 km). There are normally 112 trains per day traveling from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid and tickets for this journey start from $4.04 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:06 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:21 pm | |
| Departure station | Alcalá de Henares | |
| Arrival station | Madrid | |
| Journey time | From 11m | |
| Distance | 18 miles (30 km) | |
| Frequency | 112 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $4.04 | |
| Train and bus operators | Cercanías, Renfe |
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Renfe trains from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Cheap train tickets from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
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