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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Burgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $302.
Distance: 324 miles (522 km)
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $302 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Burgos
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Burgos, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Burgos:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Burgos costing on average $45.
A train is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Burgos costing on average $302.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (4h 22m by train vs 5h 50m by car) and roughly $92 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 vs $134). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Burgos
How to get from Alicante to Burgos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Burgos is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal11:30 AM 9h45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal11:30 AM 9h45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IB1012 · IB4931:45 PM 3h15 Alicante Elche Airport 5:00 PM Santander Airport $834 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
05143 · 051712:35 PM 6h54 Alicante-Terminal 9:29 PM Burgos - Rosa Manzano $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
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051713:26 PM 6h03 Alicante-Terminal 9:29 PM Burgos - Rosa Manzano $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
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041672:35 PM 5h07 Alicante-Terminal 7:42 PM Burgos - Rosa Manzano $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:30 AM 9h45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal2:45 PM 10h15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 1:00 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal2:45 PM 10h15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 1:00 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1301 · VY12048:05 AM 4h35 Alicante Elche Airport 12:40 PM Santander Airport $203 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1303 · VY12046:55 AM 5h45 Alicante Elche Airport 12:40 PM Santander Airport $203 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1301 · VY12068:05 AM 12h30 Alicante Elche Airport 8:35 PM Santander Airport $220 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Burgos:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Burgos costing on average $45.
A train is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Burgos costing on average $302.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Burgos as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Burgos - Rosa Manzano.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Burgos, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair to go to Burgos by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Alsa Supra to go to Burgos by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, iryo to go to Burgos by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair.
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