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Compare train, coach and flight for Gijón to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gijón to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £79, while a flight costs an average of £303.
Distance: 722 km
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£79 Average Price Cheapest | £303 Average Price | £83 Average Price | £131 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Gijón to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Gijón to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gijón to Alicante:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gijón to Alicante costing on average £83.
A train is £225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gijón to Alicante costing on average £303.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Coach takes on average 12h 30m.
The journey is about 50m faster (7h 25m by train vs 8h 15m by car) and roughly £52 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£79 vs £131). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Gijón to Alicante
How to get to Alicante from Gijón by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gijón to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
V735846:401h30Asturias Airport8:10Alicante Elche Airport£551One-way0 changes
Cheapest
V735846:401h30Asturias Airport8:10Alicante Elche Airport£551One-way0 changes
Fastest
V735846:401h30Asturias Airport8:10Alicante Elche Airport£551One-way0 changes
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0414015:287h24Gijon22:52Alicante-Terminal£701One-way0 changes
Normal7:0013h00Gijon, Estación de Autobuses20:00Alicante, Estación de Autobuses£741One-way0 changes
Normal · Supra Economy1:0011h55Gijon, Estación de Autobuses12:55Alicante, Estación de Autobuses£861One-way1 change
Normal · Supra Economy23:5912h56Gijon, Estación de Autobuses12:55Alicante, Estación de Autobuses£861One-way1 change
VY1187 · VY13169:4013h10Asturias Airport22:50Alicante Elche Airport£1881One-way1 change
VY1187 · VY13049:404h10Asturias Airport13:50Alicante Elche Airport£2031One-way1 change
VY1187 · VY13149:408h10Asturias Airport17:50Alicante Elche Airport£2091One-way1 change
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Best day trips from Alicante by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from Alicante are Tabarca, Benidorm, Murcia, Elche and Valencia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Alicante on Omio.


Day trip from Alicante to Benidorm by ferry
Why visit Benidorm for the day?
Benidorm is known for its tall seafront skyline, wide beaches and energetic nightlife. It mixes a modern resort feel with an old town that still hints at its fishing-village past.

Day trip from Alicante to Murcia by ferry
Why visit Murcia for the day?
Murcia is known for its Baroque cathedral, fertile huerta and easy-going southern Spanish character. Historic streets, lively plazas and a strong local food culture give the city a relaxed but sociable feel.

Day trip from Alicante to Elche by ferry
Why visit Elche for the day?
Elche is best known for the UNESCO-listed Palmeral of Elche, whose vast palm grove gives the city an unusual oasis-like feel. Its character also reflects a mix of Arab heritage, the Mystery Play of Elche and a long shoemaking tradition.

Day trip from Alicante to Valencia by ferry
Why visit Valencia for the day?
Valencia pairs a historic old town with beaches and striking modern design. Famous as the birthplace of paella, it feels relaxed yet lively, with markets, orange trees and the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.
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FAQs: Gijón to Alicante
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This is compared to other travel options from Gijón to Alicante:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gijón to Alicante costing on average £83.
A train is £225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gijón to Alicante costing on average £303.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Coach takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gijón and Alicante as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Asturias Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gijon and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Coaches mostly depart from Gijon, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus to go to Alicante by coach.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Alicante by flight.
- 1 direct coaches per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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