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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Lorca
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 4m. 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 Bus | Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Lorca
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Lorca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Lorca:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Lorca costing on average $8.
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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BASE12:15 PM 2h45 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) 3:00 PM Lorca $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BASE12:15 PM 2h45 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) 3:00 PM Lorca $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal9:15 PM 2h25 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 11:40 PM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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014635:02 PM 4h00 Alicante-Terminal 9:02 PM Lorca Sutullena $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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014631:40 PM 7h22 Alicante-Terminal 9:02 PM Lorca Sutullena $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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014635:02 PM 4h00 Alicante-Terminal 9:02 PM Lorca Sutullena $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BASE9:15 AM 2h45 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) 12:00 PM Lorca $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BASE6:15 PM 3h00 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) 9:15 PM Lorca $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BASE3:15 PM 3h15 El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) 6:30 PM Lorca $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Lorca:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Lorca costing on average $8.
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 51 buses per day.
- Around 33 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 INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe MD to go to Lorca by train.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus, Alsa, Grupo Subús to go to Lorca by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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