- Must visit
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 07 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
35 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
35 m
Trains on 07 Sept
54
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orihuela to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orihuela to Alicante will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 54 trains from Orihuela to Alicante, including 42 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 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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09087Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orihuela to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 50 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Orihuela to Alicante:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Orihuela to Alicante costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 3m.
Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 50m versus 47m 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 AVANT, Cercanías, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, 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 Orihuela to Alicante trains for tomorrow, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C1:24700 · C3:32801 | 6:07 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h24 | 7:31 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:24700 | 6:07 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h59 | 7:06 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24700 | 6:07 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h11 | 7:18 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
09067 | Delayed 4:58 6:58Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h36 | 5:34 5:34Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24702 · C3:32803 | 7:08 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h24 | 8:32 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:24702 | 7:08 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h09 | 8:17 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24702 | 7:08 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h54 | 8:02 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24704 | 7:54 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h54 | 8:48 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24704 | 7:54 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h06 | 9:00 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24704 · C3:32805 | 7:54 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h45 | 9:39 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:14201 · C3:32805 | 8:11 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h28 | 9:39 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:14201 | 8:11 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h46 | 8:57 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
35604 | Delayed 8:11 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h58 | 7:09 7:09Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:14201 | 8:11 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h58 | 9:09 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
09087 | Delayed 6:33 8:33Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h36 | 7:09 7:09Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24706 | 9:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h59 | 10:31 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24706 · C3:32809 | 9:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h50 | 11:22 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:24706 | 9:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h11 | 10:43 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
09107 | Delayed 8:28 10:28Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h36 | 9:04 9:04Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
05817 | Delayed 8:47 10:47Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h37 | 11:24 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24708 | 11:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h11 | 12:23 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24708 · C3:32813 | 11:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h36 | 12:48 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:24708 | 11:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h59 | 12:11 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24710 · C3:32817 | 12:52 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h32 | 14:24 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:24710 | 12:52 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h11 | 14:03 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24710 | 12:52 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h59 | 13:51 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
09127 | Delayed 11:08 13:08Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h36 | 11:44 11:44Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
01460 | 13:28 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h02 | 14:30 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24712 · C3:32819 | 14:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h23 | 15:55 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:24712 | 14:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h59 | 15:31 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24712 | 14:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h11 | 15:43 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
09157 | Delayed 13:16 15:16Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h36 | 13:52 13:52Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
05863 | Delayed 14:00 16:00Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h35 | 16:35 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
34863 | 16:00 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h35 | 16:35 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24714 | 16:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h11 | 17:23 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24714 · C3:32823 | 16:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 3h00 | 19:12 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:24714 | 16:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h59 | 17:11 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
09167 | Delayed 15:08 17:08Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h36 | 15:44 15:44Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
14202 | On time 17:28 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h13 | 18:41 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24716 | 17:52 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h54 | 18:46 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24716 | 17:52 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h06 | 18:58 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24716 · C3:32823 | 17:52 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h20 | 19:12 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
05903 | Delayed 17:11 19:11Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h35 | 17:46 17:46Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
34903 | 19:11 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h35 | 19:46 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24718 | 19:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h11 | 20:43 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24718 | 19:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h59 | 20:31 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24718 · C3:32825 | 19:32 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h23 | 20:55 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
09197 | 20:16 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h36 | 20:52 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24720 | 21:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h59 | 22:11 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24720 · C3:32841 | 21:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h41 | 22:53 Universidad de Alicante | 1 change | |
C1:24720 | 21:12 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h11 | 22:23 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
09217 | 21:38 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h36 | 22:14 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24722 | 22:52 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 1h05 | 23:57 Alicante-Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
C1:24722 | 22:52 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández | 0h53 | 23:45 Sant Gabriel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Orihuela to Alicante run on average 40 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 36m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 0:44 |
Last train 23:46 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orihuela 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 Orihuela to Alicante trains use the Orihuela Miguel Hernández to Alicante-Terminal station pair, with some services arriving at Sant Gabriel. Use this guide to compare Orihuela and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Orihuela Miguel Hernández has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández.
ATMs are available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández.
Ticket office support is available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández.
Available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orihuela Miguel Hernández.
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.
Sant Gabriel is 3 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Sant Gabriel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Sant Gabriel.
ATMs are available at Sant Gabriel.
Available at Sant Gabriel: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sant Gabriel.
Universidad de Alicante is 5 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Universidad de Alicante has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Universidad de Alicante.
Available at Universidad de Alicante: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Universidad de Alicante.
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