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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€102
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€149
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 38 m
Trains on Sep 20
33
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Córdoba to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Córdoba to Alicante will cost around €149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €102.
It's difficult to get from Córdoba to Alicante without transferring at least once.
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05192Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Córdoba to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, while a flight costs an average of €126.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Córdoba to Alicante:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Córdoba to Alicante costing on average €56.
A train is €92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Córdoba to Alicante costing on average €126.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Córdoba to Alicante trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06011+ 05162 | Delayed 7:30 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 11h04 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06011+ 05312 | 7:30 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h58 | 2:28 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06011+ 05178 | 7:30 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 12h04 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06089+ 05162 | Delayed 8:54 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 9h40 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06089+ 05182 | Delayed 8:54 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 11h29 | 6:23 PM 6:23 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06089+ 05178 | 8:54 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 10h40 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06097+ 05182 | Delayed 9:46 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 10h37 | 6:23 PM 6:23 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06097+ 05162 | Delayed 9:46 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 8h48 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06097+ 05178 | 9:46 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 9h48 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06021+ 05182 | Delayed 12:28 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 7h55 | 6:23 PM 6:23 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06021+ 05162 | Delayed 12:28 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h06 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06021+ 05178 | 12:28 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 7h06 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06127+ 05162 | Delayed 1:08 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h26 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06127+ 05182 | Delayed 1:08 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 7h15 | 6:23 PM 6:23 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06127+ 05178 | 1:08 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h26 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06139+ 05382 | 1:44 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 7h44 | 9:28 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06139+ 05182 | Delayed 1:44 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h39 | 6:23 PM 6:23 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06139+ 05178 | 1:44 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h50 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06149+ 05382 | 2:44 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h44 | 9:28 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06149+ 05182 | Delayed 2:44 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h39 | 6:23 PM 6:23 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06149+ 04140 | 2:44 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 8h08 | 10:52 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06159+ 04140 | 4:20 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h32 | 10:52 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06167+ 04140 | 4:30 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h22 | 10:52 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06015+ 04140 | 5:09 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h43 | 10:52 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Córdoba to Alicante run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 234 miles (378 km) distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
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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 Córdoba to Alicante trains use the Córdoba to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Córdoba and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Córdoba is 2 km from Córdoba city centre. Public transport options include:
Córdoba has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Candy & Go, Café Expreso, Maximiano Cafeteria Restaurante, A Café
Free WiFi in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 00:00 . Information desks are located inside the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Córdoba: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Córdoba: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Córdoba: Escalators, elevators, personalized special assistance. Contact Renfe Atendo +34 912140505.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Córdoba Center, Tryp Córdoba, H10 Palacio Colomera.
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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