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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 Oct 28
€75
Average ticket price on Oct 28
€100
Fastest journey on Oct 28
9 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Oct 28
10 h 37 m
Trains on Oct 28
6
Distance
566 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €75.
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante without transferring at least once.
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05182Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 14:35. The fastest train covers the 351 miles (566 km) distance in 7h 22m.
Distance 351 miles (566 km) |
Average train duration 7h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 22m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 2:35 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04056+ 05178 | 5:26 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 14h08 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
04056+ 05142 | 5:26 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 11h02 | 4:28 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
04056+ 04072 | 5:26 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 9h19 | 2:45 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
04086+ 05178 | 8:36 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 10h58 | 7:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
04086+ 05162 | 8:36 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 9h58 | 6:34 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
04086+ 05182 | 8:36 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 11h47 | 8:23 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Alicante trains use the Donostia-San Sebastián to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Donostia-San Sebastian and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Donostia-San Sebastián has practical services for this route, including Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastián. Information desks are available at Donostia-San Sebastián.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Donostia-San Sebastián: WC.
Available at Donostia-San Sebastián: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastián.
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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