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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Lorca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Lorca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Lorca:
A bus is $0.47 (€0.39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Lorca costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 2h 41m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Lorca
How to get from Alicante to Lorca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Lorca is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1:24715 · C2:849233:50 PM2h48Alicante-Terminal6:38 PMLorca San Diego$71One-way1 transfer
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C1:24715 · C2:849233:50 PM2h48Alicante-Terminal6:38 PMLorca San Diego$71One-way1 transfer
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BASE10:15 AM2h25El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)12:40 PMLorca$151One-way1 transfer
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C1:24707 · C2:849099:19 AM2h48Sant Gabriel12:07 PMLorca Sutullena$71One-way1 transfer
C1:24701 · C2:849035:45 AM2h48Alicante-Terminal8:33 AMLorca San Diego$71One-way1 transfer
C1:24709 · C2:8491310:50 AM2h48Alicante-Terminal1:38 PMLorca San Diego$71One-way1 transfer
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BASE12:15 PM2h30El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)2:45 PMLorca$151One-way1 transfer
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BASE6:15 PM3h00El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)9:15 PMLorca$151One-way1 transfer
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BASE11:15 AM3h00El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)2:15 PMLorca$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Lorca:
A bus is $0.47 (€0.39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Lorca costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 45 buses per day.
- Around 32 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Lorca 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 Lorca Sutullena.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lorca.
- Travel with Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Lorca by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Grupo Subús, Grupo Interbus to go to Lorca by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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