How to travel from Alicante to San Javier

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Compare bus and train for Alicante to San Javier

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to San Javier 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 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 42 miles (68 km)

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€14

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€8

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2h 50m

Average total duration

2h 20m

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to San Javier is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to San Javier:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to San Javier costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to San Javier is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to San Javier take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alicante and San Javier including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Alicante to San Javier among Omio's users.

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from Alicante to San Javier

How to get from Alicante to San Javier by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Alicante to San Javier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Bus BAMNormal
    7:00 AM2h12
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    9:12 AMSan Javier, Av. Calderón de la Barca (Parque Almansa)
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Bus BAMNormal
    7:00 AM2h12
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    9:12 AMSan Javier, Av. Calderón de la Barca (Parque Almansa)
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe MD35623
    6:51 PM2h06
    Alicante-Terminal
    8:57 PMBalsicas-Mar Menor
    €131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe MD35623
    6:51 PM2h13
    Alicante-Terminal
    9:04 PMTorre-Pacheco station
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe INTERCITY01463
    5:51 PM2h18
    Alicante-Terminal
    8:09 PMBalsicas-Mar Menor
    €151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe INTERCITY01463
    5:51 PM2h26
    Alicante-Terminal
    8:17 PMTorre-Pacheco station
    €151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Bus BAMNormal
    5:00 PM2h12
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    7:12 PMSan Javier, Av. Calderón de la Barca (Parque Almansa)
    €81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Bus BAMNormal
    12:00 PM2h15
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    2:15 PMSan Javier, Av. Calderón de la Barca (Parque Almansa)
    €81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to San Javier

Travel to San Javier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to San Javier.

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There are 2 options to travel between Alicante and San Javier including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to San Javier is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to San Javier:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to San Javier costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to San Javier is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to San Javier take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Alicante to San Javier is approximately 42 miles (68 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to San Javier is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and San Javier as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to San Javier:
  • Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Balsicas-Mar Menor.
  • Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in San Javier, Av. Calderón de la Barca (Parque Almansa).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to San Javier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bus BAM to go to San Javier by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to San Javier by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to San Javier with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to San Javier often also extend their vacation to go to Murcia, Torrevieja, Madrid, Cartagena, Alicante Elche Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between San Javier and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in San Javier to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In San Javier, you can enjoy the San Javier International Jazz Festival, indulge in water sports at Mar Menor, visit local markets, explore nearby salt flats, and take scenic cycling tours. Notable sights include the Museo de San Javier, Playa de Santiago de la Ribera, Iglesia de San Francisco Javier, Parque Almansa, and Teatro Villa de San Javier.
To fully enjoy San Javier's attractions, including its cultural sites and natural surroundings, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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