- Must visit
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ávila to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ávila to Alicante will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ávila for Alicante on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 443 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.
06944
06944Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ávila to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $97 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Ávila to Alicante:
A train is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ávila to Alicante costing on average $84 (€68).
A train is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Alicante costing on average $97 (€79).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
The journey is about 2h 8m faster (3h 33m by train vs 5h 41m by car) and roughly $93 (€76) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 (€42) vs $145 (€118)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF OUIGO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ávila to Alicante trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06944 | 1:35 PM Segovia Guiomar | 3h09 | 4:44 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ávila to Alicante run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 13:39. The fastest train covers the 275 miles (443 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 275 miles (443 km) |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 1:39 PM |
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Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Archaeological museum with acclaimed interactive displays covering prehistory to modern Alicante.
Fine arts museum in an 18th-century palace, featuring Alicante artists and regional painting collections.
Alicante's iconic waterfront promenade with mosaic paving, palms, and constant seaside city life.
Historic old quarter of whitewashed lanes climbing toward the castle, full of character and viewpoints.
Popular city beach and promenade area beside the old town, excellent for walks and classic coastal views.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked in fish stock with seafood or meat. It is central to local Sunday meals and showcases the region’s rice tradition.
Rice baked in the oven with stock, tomato, chickpeas, and often pork or sausage. A hearty Valencian classic widely eaten in Alicante homes.
Traditional Alicante rice made with tuna, pumpkin, and ñora pepper. It reflects the city’s coastal pantry and old home-style cooking.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Mediterranean tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic traditional venue famous for Alicante tapas, cured fish, and local wines in a classic, lively old-town setting.
Well-known seafood and rice restaurant near the marina, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished but approachable service.
Moderate for Spain: lodging rises in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Most Ávila to Alicante trains use the Segovia Guiomar to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Ávila and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Alicante-Terminal is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante-Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafestore, Candy & go, Gambrinus, Máquinas Vending, Upper Crust
Free WiFi. . ATMs are aTM machine is in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00. Information desks are look for the "i" symbol.
Luggage storage is offered through an independent company. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante-Terminal: Adapted for deaf persons.
Nearby hotels include Eurostar Centrum Alicante, Old Town Alicante B&B, Casa Alberola Alicante, Curio Collection by Hilton.
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