
2nd Class
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h
Trains on 17 Sept
27
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Balsicas to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Balsicas to Alicante will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 27 trains from Balsicas to Alicante, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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05903Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Balsicas to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 72 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Balsicas to Alicante:
A train is £0.28 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Balsicas to Alicante costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Balsicas to Alicante trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14517+ 05903 | Delayed 14:52 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 4h54 | 17:46 17:46Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14517+ 14202 | On time 14:52 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h49 | 18:41 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14517+ 09167 | Delayed 14:52 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h52 | 15:44 15:44Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14202 | 16:32 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h09 | 18:41 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
14202+ 05903 | Delayed 16:32 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h14 | 17:46 17:46Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
38302+ 05903 | Delayed 16:32 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h14 | 17:46 17:46Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
38302+ 34903 | 16:32 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h14 | 19:46 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14547+ 34903 | On time 17:43 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h03 | 19:46 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14547+ 05903 | Delayed 17:43 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h03 | 17:46 17:46Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14547+ 09197 | Delayed 17:43 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h09 | 18:52 18:52Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14541+ 09087 | Delayed 5:32 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h37 | 7:09 7:09Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14541+ 35604 | Delayed 5:32 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h37 | 7:09 7:09Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14541+ 09067 | Delayed 5:32 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h02 | 5:34 5:34Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
35604+ 09087 | Delayed 7:10 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 1h59 | 7:09 7:09Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
35604 | Delayed 7:10 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 1h59 | 7:09 7:09Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
38604+ 09107 | 7:10 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h54 | 11:04 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
38604+ 09087 | Delayed 7:10 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 1h59 | 7:09 7:09Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14515+ 09157 | 9:23 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 6h29 | 15:52 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14515+ 09127 | 9:23 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 4h21 | 13:44 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14515+ 01460 | 9:23 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 5h07 | 14:30 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
37460+ 34863 | 12:19 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 4h16 | 16:35 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
01460 | 12:19 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h11 | 14:30 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
37460+ 05863 | 12:19 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 4h16 | 16:35 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
37460+ 09157 | 12:19 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 3h33 | 15:52 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14545+ 05863 | 13:48 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h47 | 16:35 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14545+ 34863 | 13:48 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h47 | 16:35 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
14545+ 09157 | 13:48 Balsicas-Mar Menor | 2h04 | 15:52 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
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Trains from Balsicas to Alicante run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 19:55 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection and a historic building in the old town.
Archaeological museum with well-presented exhibits from prehistory to the modern era, suitable for first-time visitors.
Museum devoted to Alicante’s Bonfires festival, with satirical figures and displays explaining a key local tradition.
Palm-lined seafront promenade with patterned paving, harbour views and easy access to the old town and marina.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, stairways and whitewashed houses climbing below the castle, ideal for slow walks and photos.
Urban beach and promenade beside the centre, popular for swimming, strolling and postcard views of the castle above.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked with rabbit, chicken and snails over vine cuttings. It is prized for its smoky flavour and festival roots.
Dry rice cooked in fish stock with cuttlefish, prawns and monkfish, often finished with aioli. A classic coastal dish across Alicante province.
Creamy rice with salt cod and cauliflower, especially linked to Lent and home cooking in Alicante. Simple ingredients give it a deeply local character.
Contemporary fine dining focused on tasting menus and seasonal Mediterranean cooking in an intimate setting in central Alicante.
Well-known central restaurant for refined Alicante rice dishes and seafood in a polished, modern setting near the marina.
Popular casual spot in the old town serving tapas, montaditos and local specialities in a lively, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain’s coast: hotels rise in summer, but dining, local transport and casual drinks stay reasonable for most tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés; taxi fares are usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Balsicas to Alicante by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Balsicas to Alicante trains use the Balsicas-Mar Menor to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Balsicas and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Balsicas-Mar Menor has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Balsicas-Mar Menor.
Ticket office support is available at Balsicas-Mar Menor.
Accessibility facilities are available at Balsicas-Mar Menor.
Alicante-Terminal is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante-Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafestore, Candy & go, Gambrinus, Máquinas Vending, Upper Crust
Free WiFi. . ATMs are aTM machine is in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00. Information desks are look for the "i" symbol.
Luggage storage is offered through an independent company. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante-Terminal: Adapted for deaf persons.
Nearby hotels include Eurostar Centrum Alicante, Old Town Alicante B&B, Casa Alberola Alicante, Curio Collection by Hilton.
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