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Compare train and bus for Valencia to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Valencia to Alicante:
A train is $0.85 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Alicante costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 2h 24m versus 1h 57m 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.
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How to get from Valencia to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valencia to Alicante is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
011011:23 PM2h17Valencia-Estacio Del Nord3:40 PMAlicante-Terminal$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
011011:23 PM2h17Valencia-Estacio Del Nord3:40 PMAlicante-Terminal$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal5:00 PM2h15Valencia, Estació d'autobusos7:15 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$231One-way0 transfers
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011819:19 PM2h21Valencia-Estacio Del Nord11:40 PMAlicante-Terminal$161One-way0 transfers
011617:12 PM2h21Valencia-Estacio Del Nord9:33 PMAlicante-Terminal$161One-way0 transfers
0107110:20 AM2h19Valencia-Estacio Del Nord12:39 PMAlicante-Terminal$201One-way0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM2h15Valencia, Estació d'autobusos4:15 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$231One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM2h15Valencia, Estació d'autobusos11:15 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$231One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM2h15Valencia, Estació d'autobusos2:45 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Alicante:
A train is $0.85 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Alicante costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Alicante as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Estacio Del Nord and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses).
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, AVE to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, AVE.
- 14 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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