How to travel from Ávila to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Ávila and Alicante is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ávila to Alicante 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 AlicanteÁvila if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid-Estación Sur and then to Alicante.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance531km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ávila and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Ávila to Alicante by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Ávila and Alicante is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Ávila and Alicante by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ávila to Alicante is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Ávila and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ávila and Alicante. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ávila to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Principe Pio and Chamartin. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Ávila and Alicante. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Ávila and Alicante. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ávila to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid-Estación Sur, Manuel Becerra, Diego De León and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Jiménez Dorado, ALSA, Avanza Grupo, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Ávila and Alicante. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ávila to Alicante. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Principe Pio then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Alicante is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Alicante. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) 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 Ávila and Alicante. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ávila to Alicante is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ávila and Alicante

Transport options from Ávila to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€110($110)
hourly511km (317 miles)
Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, plane5h 5m
€105($105)
every 20 mins617km (383 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€76($76)
every 3 hours626km (389 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€53($53)
4 times a day560km (348 miles)
Bus via Madrid-Estación Sur10h 15m
€59($59)
4 times a day673km (418 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€100($100)
on demand531km (330 miles)

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Airports near Alicante

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

ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Alicante
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Alicante
IBZ
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Alicante