- 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 on Sep 07
$141
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$166
Fastest journey on Sep 07
9 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
11 h 7 m
Trains on Sep 07
4
Distance
613 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Narbonne to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Narbonne to Alicante will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
It's difficult to get from Narbonne to Alicante without transferring at least once.
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01181Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Narbonne to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $742.
Distance: 380 miles (613 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $742 Average price | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Narbonne to Alicante:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Narbonne to Alicante costing on average $116.
A train is $650 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Narbonne to Alicante costing on average $742.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
The journey is about 21m faster (7h 32m by train vs 7h 53m by car) and roughly $77 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($92 vs $169). 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.
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 Narbonne to Alicante trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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09730+ 01161 | 10:36 AM Narbonne station | 10h57 | 9:33 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
09730+ 01181 | 10:36 AM Narbonne station | 13h04 | 11:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
9713+ 01181 | 12:24 PM Narbonne station | 11h16 | 11:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
9713+ 01161 | 12:24 PM Narbonne station | 9h09 | 9:33 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Narbonne to Alicante run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 but you can travel from only $31 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 17:21. The fastest train covers the 380 miles (613 km) distance in 7h 18m.
Distance 380 miles (613 km) |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 18m |
First train 1:45 AM |
Last train 5:21 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 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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