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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Orihuela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Orihuela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 2m versus 46m 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.
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How to get from Alicante to Orihuela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Orihuela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1:247197:19 PM1h00Sant Gabriel8:19 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C1:247197:19 PM1h00Sant Gabriel8:19 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
092159:55 PM0h34Alicante-Terminal10:29 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$91One-way0 transfers
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C1:247079:19 AM1h00Sant Gabriel10:19 AMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$41One-way0 transfers
C1:247015:54 AM1h00Sant Gabriel6:54 AMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$41One-way0 transfers
C1:364132:19 PM1h00Sant Gabriel3:19 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$41One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Orihuela
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- Around 46 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Orihuela 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 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO to go to Orihuela by train.
- 34 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO.
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