How to travel from Alicante to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Alicante and Ávila is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alicante to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÁvilaAlicante if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Avila.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Avila.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance529km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alicante and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Alicante to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Alicante and Ávila is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Alicante and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alicante to Ávila is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and Ávila. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alicante to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Villalba. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Alicante and Ávila. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alicante and Ávila. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alicante to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

ALSA, FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and Jiménez Dorado run regular bus services between Alicante and Ávila. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alicante to Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alicante and Ávila. The distance is around 529km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alicante and Ávila

Transport options from Alicante to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€110($110)
every 2 hours510km (317 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
€105($105)
5 times a week616km (383 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€71($71)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€52($52)
twice daily550km (342 miles)
Bus via Valencia8h 25m
€56($56)
every 4 hours652km (405 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€95($95)
on demand529km (328 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

The following major airports near Ávila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila