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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ávila to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ávila to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a flight costs an average of $281.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $281 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Ávila to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Ávila to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Alicante:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Alicante costing on average $19.
A bus is $270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Alicante costing on average $281.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $131. The journey takes 6h 41m versus 5h 41m 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 Ávila to Alicante
How to get from Ávila to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ávila to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal12:30 PM 7h30 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 8:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal12:30 PM 7h30 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 8:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UX40477:00 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
069441:35 PM 3h09 Segovia Guiomar 4:44 PM Alicante-Terminal $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal12:30 PM 7h30 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 8:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal3:15 PM 7h50 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 11:05 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal3:15 PM 7h50 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 11:05 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX6031 · UX40248:20 AM 3h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $103 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX6049 · UX40249:45 PM 14h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $103 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX6097 · UX40247:00 PM 16h45 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $106 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Alicante:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Alicante costing on average $19.
A bus is $270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Alicante costing on average $281.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ávila and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ávila station and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Ávila, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Alicante by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
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