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Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $118.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 24m Average total duration 13h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Alicante:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $74.
A bus is $47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $118.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 24m.
You'll arrive about 4h 56m sooner (4h 11m by flight vs 9h 7m by car) and save roughly $95 compared to fuel and tolls ($118 vs $214). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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.
11:30 PM22h35Nîmes10:05 PMAlicante$801One-way0 transfers
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11:30 PM22h35Nîmes10:05 PMAlicante$801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 PM13h55Nîmes11:10 AMAlicante$1471One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:30 PM23h05Nîmes12:35 PMAlicante$981One-way0 transfers
8:15 PM13h55Nîmes10:10 AMAlicante$1551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Alicante:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $74.
A bus is $47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $118.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 24m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Nimes Garons Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED to go to Alicante by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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