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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Ciudad Real
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Ciudad Real among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, and a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Alicante to Ciudad Real:
A train is $0.78 (€0.64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Ciudad Real costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Ciudad Real take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
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How to get from Alicante to Ciudad Real by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Ciudad Real is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1818310:12 AM4h06Alicante-Terminal2:18 PMCiudad Real station$491One-way0 transfers
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1818310:12 AM4h06Alicante-Terminal2:18 PMCiudad Real station$491One-way0 transfers
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1818310:26 AM3h52Alicante-Terminal2:18 PMCiudad Real station$651One-way1 transfer
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180834:55 PM4h13Alicante-Terminal9:08 PMCiudad Real station$491One-way0 transfers
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181837:24 AM6h54Alicante-Terminal2:18 PMCiudad Real station$491One-way1 transfer
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181835:50 AM8h28Alicante-Terminal2:18 PMCiudad Real station$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Ciudad Real:
A train is $0.78 (€0.64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Ciudad Real costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Ciudad Real take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Ciudad Real as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Ciudad Real station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Ciudad Real by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Ciudad Real by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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