How to travel from Cordoba to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Cordoba and Alicante is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cordoba 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 AlicanteCordoba if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Alicante.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance551km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Alicante by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Cordoba and Alicante is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Cordoba to Alicante is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cordoba and Alicante. Trains depart every 4 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 Cordoba and Alicante. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cordoba and Alicante with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 45m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Cordoba and Alicante. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordoba to Alicante. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Cordoba and Alicante. The distance is around 551km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordoba to Alicante is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cordoba and Alicante

Transport options from Cordoba to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 50m
€88($88)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Fly3h 60m
€115($115)
every 3 hours735km (457 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane4h 30m
€100($100)
5 times a day850km (528 miles)
Train to Granada, Fly4h 30m
€210($210)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€110($110)
every 4 hours834km (518 miles)
Train via Albacete5hrs
€58($58)
once daily601km (373 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€55($55)
once daily537km (334 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€65($65)
on demand551km (342 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