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Valencia to Alicante by train
Every direct train to Alicante leaves from València Nord, not Joaquín Sorolla. Euromed, Intercity and Media Distancia trains take about 2h15 to 2h40.
- Typical duration
- 2h15 to 2h40
- Frequency
- up to 8 direct trains a day
- Changes
- Direct
- Origin
- Valencia
- Destination
- Alicante
- Main stations
- Valencia Estaciò Nord to Alacant-Terminal
- Country
- Spain
Direct Renfe trains run from València Nord to Alicante Terminal in about 2 hours 15 to 2 hours 40, and heading south the Euromed saves little time.
Leave from València Nord
Every direct train to Alicante departs from València Nord, not Joaquín Sorolla. Since 6 May 2025, works at Joaquín Sorolla have sent conventional trains, the Euromed included, to Nord instead, and they stay there after the timetable change on 13 December 2026. Nord is the modernist station beside the bullring. The city hall is about 200 m away.
Staying near Joaquín Sorolla? While the works last, a 400 m open-air walkway links the two stations. Allow about seven minutes. Ignore journey-planner suggestions that pair a regional train with an AVE, as they take over 3 hours. If a booking shows only Valencia as the origin, open the train details and confirm the station before you pay.
Euromed, Intercity or Media Distancia
Heading south, the Euromed saves little time. It comes down from Barcelona Sants, runs from Nord to Alicante without stopping and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The Intercity and Media Distancia trains call at Xàtiva and Villena and take about 2 hours 15 to 2 hours 40. Choose by departure time, not train type.
On weekdays up to eight direct trains run, and about six on Saturdays. An early-morning Media Distancia train opens the day. Euromeds run from mid-morning to late evening, and the last direct train is a Euromed.
Tickets, reservations and passes
All the direct trains are Renfe's, and Renfe sells them all. Euromed and Intercity tickets include a reserved seat. Booking ahead gets the lowest fares, with Renfe discounts for children, young people, seniors and large families.
With an Interrail pass, reserve the Euromed before you board: €10 in second class (Elige Estándar) or €13 in first (Elige Confort). The Intercity and the faster Media Distancia trains need a reservation as well. Without one, the pass alone does not get you on board.
Where to book
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Renfe serves Spain with AVE, Avlo, Alvia and regional trains. AVE tickets are named and reserved, while Interrail and Eurail passes need reservations.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct train from Valencia to Alicante?
Yes. On weekdays up to eight direct Renfe trains run from València Nord to Alicante Terminal, and about six on Saturdays. Four of the weekday trains are Euromeds; the others are Intercity and Media Distancia trains.
How long does the train from Valencia to Alicante take?
About 2 hours 20 minutes on the Euromed. The Intercity and Media Distancia trains take about 2 hours 15 to 2 hours 40, so heading south the Euromed saves little time.
Which Valencia station does the train to Alicante leave from?
València Nord. Since 6 May 2025, works at Joaquín Sorolla have moved the Alicante trains to Nord, and they stay there after the timetable change on 13 December 2026. A 400 m walkway links the two stations, about seven minutes on foot.
Do I need a seat reservation with an Interrail pass?
Yes on the Euromed: €10 in second class or €13 in first. The Intercity and the faster Media Distancia trains need a reservation as well.
When do the first and last direct trains run?
The first direct train of the day is an early-morning Media Distancia train. The last is a late-evening Euromed.
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