- 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
€30
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manzanares to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manzanares to Alicante will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 11 trains that leave Manzanares for Alicante on Sun, Aug 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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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05312The table below shows live departures for Manzanares to Alicante trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18081+ 04072 | Delayed 8:42 AM 10:42 AMManzanares station | 4h03 | 2:45 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
18081 | Delayed 8:42 AM 10:42 AMManzanares station | 3h27 | 2:09 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
18081 · 18181 | Delayed 8:42 AM 10:42 AMManzanares station | 10h05 | 8:47 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
18081+ 05312 | Delayed 8:42 AM 10:42 AMManzanares station | 3h46 | 2:28 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
00694+ 18181 | Delayed 11:13 AM 1:13 PMManzanares station | 7h34 | 8:47 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
00694 · 04140 | Delayed 11:13 AM 1:13 PMManzanares station | 9h39 | 10:52 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
00694+ 05182 | Delayed 11:13 AM 1:13 PMManzanares station | 7h10 | 6:23 PM 6:23 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
18181+ 04140 | On time 5:10 PM Manzanares station | 5h42 | 10:52 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
18181 | On time 5:10 PM Manzanares station | 3h37 | 8:47 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
18181+ 05382 | On time 5:10 PM Manzanares station | 4h18 | 9:28 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
18181+ 05182 | Delayed 5:10 PM Manzanares station | 3h13 | 6:23 PM 6:23 PMAlicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Manzanares to Alicante run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 17:43. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 5:43 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 Manzanares to Alicante trains use the Manzanares to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Manzanares and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manzanares has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Manzanares.
Ticket office support is available at Manzanares.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manzanares.
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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