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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 448 miles (722 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$126 Average price Cheapest | $400 Average price | $281 Average price | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 38m Average total duration 15h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Alicante:
A bus is $154 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Alicante costing on average $281 (€224).
A bus is $273 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Alicante costing on average $400 (€319).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 20m.
Bus takes on average 15h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Alicante
How to get from Bordeaux to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal2:30 AM16h30Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes7:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$931One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal2:30 AM16h30Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes7:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$931One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB5438 · IB500412:50 PM3h45Bordeaux Mérignac Airport4:35 PMAlicante Elche Airport$5271One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal · Normal4:45 AM15h15Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$981One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal8:40 PM18h05Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes2:45 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$1161One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:15 AM16h45Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes8:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$1381One-way1 transfer
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FR 64954:05 PM6h50Bordeaux Mérignac Airport10:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1901One-way1 transfer
U21805+
FR 64953:25 PM7h30Bordeaux Mérignac Airport10:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
U21803+
FR 649511:30 AM11h25Bordeaux Mérignac Airport10:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Alicante:
A bus is $154 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Alicante costing on average $281 (€224).
A bus is $273 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Alicante costing on average $400 (€319).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 20m.
Bus takes on average 15h 8m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Vueling, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Transavia France, KLM to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF to go to Alicante by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Volotea.
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