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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 prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration Fastest 10h 36m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $163 (€133).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 28m.
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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.
Normal · Normal5:20 PM16h10Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)9:30 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$531One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal5:20 PM16h10Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)9:30 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
4705+
VY1509 · VY130610:50 AM12h25Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)11:15 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1871One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus7:50 PM13h20Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)9:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$811One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:15 PM13h55Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)12:10 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal1:15 AM15h00Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)4:15 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$1601One-way1 transfer
50898+
VY1509 · VY13068:40 AM14h35Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)11:15 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2071One-way2 transfers
4705+
IB5333 · IB500610:50 AM12h25Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)11:15 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3221One-way2 transfers
50898+
IB5333 · IB50068:40 AM14h35Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)11:15 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Alicante:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Alicante costing on average $163 (€133).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 28m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Alicante by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
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