
1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Cabin luggage
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£61
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
5 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 23 m
Trains on 05 Sept
14
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaragoza to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaragoza to Alicante will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
To travel from Zaragoza to Alicante you need to make at least one change.
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04140Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 370 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Zaragoza to Alicante:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Alicante costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 28m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (5h 16m by train vs 5h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £70 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Renfe MD.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Zaragoza to Alicante trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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06060+ 04072 | On time 7:13 Zaragoza-Delicias | 7h32 | 14:45 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06060+ 05142 | On time 7:13 Zaragoza-Delicias | 9h15 | 16:28 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06060 · 06164 | On time 7:13 Zaragoza-Delicias | 11h57 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
03062+ 06164 | Delayed 5:46 7:39Zaragoza-Delicias | 11h31 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
03302+ 06164 | Delayed 6:07 8:04Zaragoza-Delicias | 11h06 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
03272+ 06164 | Delayed 6:55 8:55Zaragoza-Delicias | 10h15 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06080+ 05152 | Delayed 9:26 Zaragoza-Delicias | 7h51 | 15:17 15:17Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06080 · 06164 | On time 9:26 Zaragoza-Delicias | 9h44 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06080+ 05142 | On time 9:26 Zaragoza-Delicias | 7h02 | 16:28 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06012+ 05142 | On time 10:25 Zaragoza-Delicias | 6h03 | 16:28 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06012 · 06164 | On time 10:25 Zaragoza-Delicias | 8h45 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06012+ 05152 | Delayed 10:25 Zaragoza-Delicias | 6h52 | 15:17 15:17Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
03092+ 06164 | On time 10:37 Zaragoza-Delicias | 8h33 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
03304+ 06164 | On time 11:43 Zaragoza-Delicias | 7h27 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
03112+ 06164 | On time 12:31 Zaragoza-Delicias | 6h39 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06020 · 06164 | On time 12:53 Zaragoza-Delicias | 6h17 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06020+ 05162 | Delayed 12:53 Zaragoza-Delicias | 5h41 | 16:34 16:34Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06020+ 05182 | Delayed 12:53 Zaragoza-Delicias | 7h30 | 18:23 18:23Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06014+ 04140 | 14:48 Zaragoza-Delicias | 8h04 | 22:52 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06014+ 05382 | 14:48 Zaragoza-Delicias | 6h40 | 21:28 Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
06014+ 05182 | Delayed 14:48 Zaragoza-Delicias | 5h35 | 18:23 18:23Alicante-Terminal | 1 change | |
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Trains from Zaragoza to Alicante run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 370 km distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 370 km |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 21:07 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza to Alicante trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Zaragoza and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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