The Alicante to Denia Train - Exploring the Costa Blanca

Exploring the Costa Blanca by Train

A train journey offers a different perspective on the Costa Blanca, taking you through coastal towns and inland landscapes while someone else handles the driving.

The network is called TRAM d’Alacant and is operated by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV). For a trip from Moraira, the important starting point is that Moraira does not have its own railway station. You need to travel inland to Teulada or reach another station before boarding.

How the Alicante to Dénia Route Works

The main journey between Alicante and Dénia uses two lines:

• Line 1: Alicante’s Luceros station to Benidorm.
• Line 9: Benidorm to Dénia, serving towns including Altea, Calpe, Benissa, Teulada and Gata.

Travelling between Alicante and Dénia normally involves changing trains at Benidorm. From Teulada, you can travel towards Dénia or south towards Calpe, Altea and Benidorm on Line 9. 

Consult the official network map and timetables for the complete route. Allow for the connection at Benidorm when planning a longer journey.

Getting from Moraira to Teulada Station

Teulada station is inland, separate from Moraira’s beaches and town centre. A taxi is a straightforward option if you want to arrive for a particular train.

Autobuses Ifach Line 3 connects Moraira with Teulada and Calpe. The operator publishes separate summer and winter timetables, so check which applies to your dates. Confirm the appropriate Teulada stop and allow time to continue to the railway station; do not assume the bus and train form a timed connection.

Use the Autobuses Ifach website for current services and our Getting Around Moraira guide for local transport advice.

Choosing a Day Trip

Dénia

Take Line 9 towards Dénia for a day exploring the town. Check the station’s position against the places you want to visit so you can plan the walking part of your outing.

Calpe

Calpe is another option from Teulada, but its railway station is separate from the seafront. Factor in onward transport when planning a beach or harbour visit rather than treating arrival at the station as arrival at your destination.

Altea

Travel towards Benidorm on Line 9 for Altea. If the old town is your main reason for visiting, allow for the uphill walk and time to return to the station.

Benidorm and Alicante

Benidorm is on Line 9, while Alicante requires the onward Line 1 connection. Check the full door-to-door journey before committing to a day out, particularly if you have dinner reservations or another fixed return time.

For more destination ideas, browse our Costa Blanca Day Trips Guide.

Timetables and Planning Your Return

Use the official TRAM journey planner to check your departure station, destination and travel date.

Before leaving, check:

• Your outward journey and any changes.
• A suitable return train, plus an earlier alternative.
• How you will get from Teulada station back to Moraira.
• Current service notices and accessibility information.

Avoid relying on an old timetable screenshot. A return train is only useful if you also have a workable connection back to your accommodation.

Tickets and Prices

TRAM fares depend on the zones travelled through and the ticket selected.

The official fares page lists standard single tickets for journeys in the network’s B/C and associated multi-zone areas at €2 for one zone, €2.90 for two zones and €4 for three zones, effective from 1 October 2026. These are general zone prices, not quotations for individual day trips. Ticket-card costs may apply separately. 

Check the official fares page for your journey, return tickets, passes and any temporary reductions. Follow the ticket-purchase and validation instructions at the station.

Check Service Changes Before Travelling

Engineering works and other disruptions can affect sections of the route. Check the TRAM d’Alacant website shortly before travelling for current notices and any replacement transport.

If you require step-free access or assistance, consult the operator’s accessibility information for both your departure and arrival stations.

Route and fare information checked: 1 October 2026. Check live timetables and notices for your travel date.