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Compare bus and train for León to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from León to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 397 miles (639 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$106 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom León to Alicante
How to get from León to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from León to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal8:15 AM9h10Leon, Bus Station5:25 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$891One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal8:15 AM9h10Leon, Bus Station5:25 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$891One-way1 transfer
Fastest
050926:43 AM4h47León station11:30 AMAlicante-Terminal$1121One-way0 transfers
Other options
041405:09 PM5h43León station10:52 PMAlicante-Terminal$961One-way0 transfers
Normal · Supra Economy2:15 AM10h40Leon, Bus Station12:55 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$1061One-way1 transfer
Supra Economy · Normal7:15 PM10h05Leon, Bus Station5:20 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$1021One-way1 transfer
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UX40497:36 AM8h44León station4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1881One-way1 transfer
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UX40498:14 AM8h06León station4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
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UX40496:43 AM9h37León station4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from León to Alicante:
A train is $60 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from León to Alicante costing on average $86 (€69).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between León and Alicante as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from León station and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Leon, Bus Station and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Alicante by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
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