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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £329.
Distance: 847 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £329 Average Price | £55 Average Price | £149 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 27m Average total duration 16h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante:
A train is £23 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante costing on average £55.
A train is £297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante costing on average £329.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Coach takes on average 17h 27m.
The journey is about 4h 15m faster (5h 39m by train vs 9h 54m by car) and roughly £117 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£32 vs £149). 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.
How to get to Alicante from Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Alicante are Murcia, Benidorm, Tabarca, Elche and Valencia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Alicante on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante:
A train is £23 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante costing on average £55.
A train is £297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante costing on average £329.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Coach takes on average 17h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Alicante as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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