How to travel from Alicante to Burgos, Spain

The distance between Alicante and Burgos is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Burgos (RGS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Burgos Rosa De Lima.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)

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Drive

Drive to Burgos.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alicante and Burgos

There are several options for getting from Alicante to Burgos by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Alicante and Burgos is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Alicante and Burgos by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alicante to Burgos is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and Burgos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and Burgos. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alicante to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Alicante and Burgos. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Burgos. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alicante to Burgos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

ALSA, Bilman Bus and Autocares Lázara run regular bus services between Alicante and Burgos. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alicante and Burgos. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Burgos (RGS) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Alicante to Burgos. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alicante to Burgos typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and and arrive into Burgos (RGS).

The closest major airport to Burgos is Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Burgos. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Burgos. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to Burgos is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alicante and Burgos

Transport options from Alicante to Burgos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
€195($195)
every 30 mins908km (565 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€120($120)
every 3 hours684km (425 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€90($90)
4 times a day801km (498 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€71($71)
every 20 mins679km (422 miles)
Bus via Tudela11h 10m
€100($100)
once daily791km (492 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€77($77)
on demand650km (404 miles)

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Airports near Burgos

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

VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Burgos
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Burgos
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Burgos