- Must visit
Palacio de Viana
Historic palace museum famed for its interiors and sequence of elegant patios, one of Córdoba’s most photogenic heritage sites.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Córdoba is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Córdoba will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 3 buses that leave Alicante for Córdoba on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 9 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 11 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Córdoba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $172 Average price |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Córdoba:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Córdoba costing on average $139 (€114).
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Córdoba costing on average $172 (€141).
Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Córdoba buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 9:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 11h15 | 9:00 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:37 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 11h08 | 10:45 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h25 | 7:10 AM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 5:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 2:45 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Alicante to Córdoba run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (378 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 70 days |
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Historic palace museum famed for its interiors and sequence of elegant patios, one of Córdoba’s most photogenic heritage sites.
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Tiny flower-lined alley framing the Mezquita-Catedral tower, one of the city’s most photographed spots.
Area known for traditional Córdoba courtyards, especially popular during patio season and on social media.
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A classic Córdoba specialty made with pork loin wrapped around jamón serrano, breaded, and fried. It is a staple in local taverns.
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Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés and taxis is enough.
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