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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $37. 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 flight is your best bet as it emits only 4.7 - 9.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $554.
Distance: 976 miles (1571 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$197 Average price Cheapest | $557 Average price | $501 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 4m Average total duration 29h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Alicante:
A flight is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Alicante costing on average $198 (€161).
A flight is $361 (€292) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Alicante costing on average $557 (€451).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 29h 34m.
Bus takes on average 40h 9m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Alicante:
A flight is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Alicante costing on average $198 (€161).
A flight is $361 (€292) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Alicante costing on average $557 (€451).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 29h 34m.
Bus takes on average 40h 9m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Condor Flugdienst, Smartwings, Malta Air, Transavia France, Eurowings to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Alicante by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Smartwings, Malta Air, Eurowings.
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