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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tarragona to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $224.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$224 Average price | $71 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Tarragona to Alicante:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Alicante costing on average $73.
A bus is $14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Alicante costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 5h 24m versus 5h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Tarragona to Alicante
How to get from Tarragona to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY13087:10 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport$461One-way0 transfers
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- VY13087:10 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY13087:10 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
011816:51 PM4h49Camp de Tarragona11:40 PMAlicante-Terminal$661One-way0 transfers- 011614:51 PM4h42Camp de Tarragona9:33 PMAlicante-Terminal$801One-way0 transfers
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Normal10:20 AM8h10Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco6:30 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer- Normal+Normal10:20 AM11h25Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco9:45 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
- Normal+Normal10:20 AM13h40Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco12:00 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way1 transfer
- VY13008:30 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:45 AMAlicante Elche Airport$681One-way0 transfers
UX7708 · UX40478:30 PM11h40Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1201One-way1 transfer- VY13021:20 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport2:35 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Alicante:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Alicante costing on average $71.
A bus is $190 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Alicante costing on average $224.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, GetJet Airlines, Air Europa to go to Alicante by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, GetJet Airlines.
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