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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection and a historic building in the old town.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 44 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Benicassim to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benicassim to Alicante will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Benicassim to Alicante, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 196 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Benicassim to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £200.
Distance: 196 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £200 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Benicassim to Alicante:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Benicassim to Alicante costing on average £40.
A coach is £171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benicassim to Alicante costing on average £200.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Flight takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.03. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 36m 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.
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 Benicassim to Alicante trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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01071 | Delayed 7:27 9:21Castellón De La Plana | 3h18 | 10:40 10:40Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
01161 | Delayed 16:17 18:12Castellón De La Plana | 3h21 | 21:33 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
01181 | On time 20:19 Castellón De La Plana | 3h21 | 23:40 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Benicassim to Alicante run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 1:45 |
Last train 20:19 |
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Discover the best of Alicante — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alicante trip today.
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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Alicante-Terminal -> Alicante-Terminal
Travellers and festival-goers looking for onward travel from the resort town of Benicassim can take daily direct trains south along the Costa del Azahar to Alicante. Journey times for direct connections to the Mediterranean city are just under three hours and include early afternoon, late afternoon and mid evening departure times. In addition there are frequent daily indirect services, involving a change en route at Cabanyal or Vinaros, but these can mean substantially longer journey times to Alicante.
Renfe, Spain's national rail provider, operates all the trains from Benicassim to Alicante. Talgo long-distance express services provide all the direct connections on this route. Some of the daily indirect connections to Alicante may include the slower, Regional stopping trains.
The quickest connection between Benicassim and Alicante is the late afternoon direct Talgo service, which takes 2 hours and 44 minutes to complete the 121 mile journey south. Other direct services take from 15 to 35 minutes longer. The quickest indirect connections take at least 45 minutes longer, while some indirect services can take upwards of five hours to make the trip depending on the wait time at transfer stations.
There are four direct departures to Alicante from Benicassim daily, seven days a week. Departure times include three afternoon trains and one early evening option. In addition, there are more than 20 indirect departures to Alicante daily, beginning with early morning services, requiring one change en route, usually at Cabanyal or Vinaros.
Departure train station: Benicassim station is on the north-west side of the town centre, about a mile from the main bus station, with FIB buses and shuttles offering regular connections to the beach and festival site from stops on La Comba. Facilities at the station include a small cafe-bar and a taxi rank.
Arrival train station: Alicante-Terminal station is a short walk west of the city centre, with public transport connections provided by C6 buses stopping at nearby Avenida Salamanca. The station amenities include a restaurant, cafe, gift shops and a taxi rank.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benicassim 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 Benicassim to Alicante trains use the Castellón De La Plana to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Benicassim and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Benicasim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante La Manduca, Restaurante El Mercado, La Guindilla bar-tasca
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Ticket office support is available at Benicasim. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Benicasim.
Available at Benicasim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Benicasim: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Benicasim: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Tramontana, Hotel Voramar, Hotel Bulevard.
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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