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Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $127 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nîmes to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Nîmes to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Alicante:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $73.
A bus is $56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 22m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $208 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136. The journey takes 13h 52m versus 9h 7m 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 Nîmes to Alicante
How to get from Nîmes to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nîmes to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 14h45 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 9:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 14h45 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 9:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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VY8133 · VY13148:40 AM 9h10 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 5:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport $523 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:15 PM 13h55 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $62 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
7:50 PM 13h20 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 9:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
- 50894+VY8133 · VY1312
6:50 AM 13h30 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 8:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport $499 1 One-way 2 transfers - 50898+VY8133 · VY1312
8:40 AM 11h40 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 8:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport $505 1 One-way 2 transfers - 50894+VY8133 · VY1316
6:50 AM 16h00 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 10:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport $507 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Alicante:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $73.
A bus is $56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 22m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Alicante as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nîmes station and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Nimes Garons Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Alicante by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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