How to travel from Burgos to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Burgos and Alicante is around 651km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Burgos 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.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated byIberia+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Alicante.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)

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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance651km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burgos and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Burgos to Alicante 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 €175 ($175).

The distance between Burgos and Alicante is around 651km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Burgos and Alicante by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Burgos to Alicante is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Burgos and Alicante, 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 Burgos and Alicante. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Burgos to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Burgos and Alicante. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Burgos and Alicante. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Burgos to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

ALSA, Autocares Lázara, Jimenez Movilidad and Bilman Bus run regular bus services between Burgos and Alicante. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Burgos and Alicante. Flights depart from Burgos (RGS) and arrive at Alicante (ALC) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Burgos to Alicante. 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 Burgos to Alicante typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Burgos (RGS) and and arrive into Alicante (ALC).

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 Burgos and Alicante. The distance is around 651km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burgos to Alicante is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Burgos and Alicante

Transport options from Burgos to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€175($175)
every 30 mins910km (565 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€90($90)
4 times a day801km (498 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€71($71)
4 times a day676km (420 miles)
Bus via Tudela10h 30m
€100($100)
6 times a week791km (492 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€77($77)
on demand651km (405 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