Train stations in Benidorm
Last updated: July 2026
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For Benidorm, plan the local TRAM connection through the official FGV journey planner before you commit to the rest of the trip.
Start with the local TRAM connection
TRAM d'Alacant, run by FGV, is part of the local network that connects Alicante, Benidorm and Dénia. Start by checking the local route and station timetable for the day you travel, then fit the rest of your journey around the connection it shows.
That changes how you should search. Check the local connection before you buy a non-refundable long-distance ticket, rather than assuming a broad journey search has allowed enough time for every part of the trip.
Check Luceros in the local plan
Luceros is part of the local TRAM network. If it appears in your journey plan, check the selected stops, direction and local timetable for your travel date before you choose an arrival time. Leave extra time if you have luggage, arrive late or are aiming for one of the last local departures.
Pick the long-distance train only after looking at the local timetable for your travel date. A cheap fare that leaves too little time in Alicante can leave you paying for a taxi instead.
Choose the Benidorm arrival point around your last mile
The TRAM gets you to Benidorm, but it will not necessarily leave you beside your hotel, beach or apartment. Check the accommodation on a map before you settle on an arrival time, and decide whether the final leg is a local bus, taxi or walk. If you are continuing by coach, check the coach operator's stop and the walking distance to your accommodation before you commit to a connection.
This is an easy part of the trip to overlook. Travellers often plan the national train in detail, then assume the final stop takes care of everything. It may not.
Plan the airport route separately
Aena directs travellers to the C6 bus between Alicante-Elche Airport and Luceros. Luceros is part of the local TRAM network, so use FGV's date-specific planner to check the local part of the trip after the C6.
Treat the airport bus and TRAM as separate connections. On a late flight, the last services matter more than the headline journey time, so check both schedules together before you commit to the flight. Start with the airport's C6 information, then use FGV's date-specific TRAM journey planner for Luceros and Benidorm. That order matters because a bus that reaches Luceros in time on paper is only useful if the onward TRAM still runs.
Book the long-distance and local legs with a buffer
Think of the journey as two planning decisions: the arrival that gets you to the local network and the local continuation to Benidorm. Plan them separately even when a search tool presents one overall journey. Choose the earlier part on price and timing, then make sure it leaves enough time for the local connection shown in the FGV planner.
If the last TRAM connection matters, the safer choice is usually the earlier arrival in Alicante. Take a later train only after confirming that the local service still works. Use the official FGV journey planner for the day you travel: it lets you search a route and station timetable for a particular date, which is more useful than relying on a generic journey time. Check the direction, the selected stop and the last useful departure before you buy a non-refundable main-line fare.
Keep the return journey separate in your plan
Plan the return backwards from the departure you need to catch. Use the FGV planner to find a local route and station timetable with a comfortable margin, then allow time for any onward part of your journey. The service that looks quickest on a map is not always the useful one.
On departure day, hotel checkout, luggage and an unfamiliar local stop can easily eat into a tight connection. Take the earlier local service when an onward departure matters, and use any spare time nearby. Check service notices with the timetable. If the route shown for your date includes a replacement bus, recalculate the connection before you leave.
Keep your ticket and timetable screenshots available offline if you cannot rely on mobile data when you arrive.
Train routes to and from Benidorm
Frequently asked questions
How should I plan from Alicante-Elche Airport to Benidorm?
Start with Aena's C6 bus information: the C6 runs between Alicante-Elche Airport and Luceros. Then use FGV's date-specific route planner to check the local TRAM part of the journey, including the selected stop and last useful departure.
Does the local TRAM network connect Alicante and Benidorm?
Yes. Aena identifies Luceros as part of the local TRAM network connecting Alicante, Benidorm and Dénia. Check the FGV planner for the route and timetable on your travel date rather than relying on a generic journey time.
Why should I check the FGV planner before buying the earlier ticket?
FGV provides route timetables, station timetables and a planner for a particular date. Use it to confirm the local connection first, then choose an earlier ticket that leaves a workable margin for the rest of the journey.
What should I check after arriving in Benidorm?
Check the accommodation on a map before choosing an arrival time. The final leg may be a walk, local bus or taxi, so confirm the operator stop and the distance to your hotel or apartment before committing to a connection.
Should I check FGV service updates before travelling to Benidorm?
Yes. Check FGV's official service updates alongside the timetable for your travel date. If the route for your date involves a replacement bus, recalculate the connection before you leave.