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Cartagena to Alicante Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Cartagena to Alicante? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as 156,41 kr, with the average fare for this route being approximately 172,05 kr. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:09
Cartagena
07:34
Alicante-Terminal
2h 25m, Changes requiredPROXIMDArenfe
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06:50
Cartagena
09:09
Alicante-Terminal
2h 19m, Directrenfe
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09:00
Cartagena
11:24
Alicante-Terminal
2h 24m, Changes requiredPROXIMDArenfe
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11:55
Cartagena
14:30
Alicante-Terminal
2h 35m, DirectIntercit
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13:25
Cartagena
15:52
Alicante-Terminal
2h 27m, Changes requiredPROXIMDArenfe
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14:30
Cartagena
17:44
Paris
3h 14m, Changes requiredPROXIMDArenfe
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Cartagena to Alicante Train Route Details

The Cartagena to Alicante train ticket is typically from 156,41 kr. The average travel time is 2h 19m, covering a distance of approximately 76 km. There are usually 8 daily trains provided by Intercit, PROXIMDA, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
05:09
Last train
Last train
17:20
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 19m
Distance
Distance
76 km
Price
Price
From 156,41 kr
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, PROXIMDA, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Young people aged 14 to 25 can enjoy up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card, valid for a year and non-transferable, offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe offers discounts for disabled individuals, providing up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Note that the discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to your ticket depend on the type of ticket and may involve a fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe supports large families in Spain with discounted fares, offering 20% for general and 50% for special category families on AVE and Larga Distancia trains. However, these discounts are not valid on AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. Additionally, single-parent families can enjoy discounts on Rodalies services in Catalonia by presenting a certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Advance booking

You can enjoy discounts of up to 70% by booking in advance. Popular routes allow bookings up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the sooner you book, the cheaper it will be. Trip.com has marked the lowest prices for you, easing your travel arrangements.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe grants a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children can select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or get refunds according to the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Onboard Renfe trains from Cartagena to Alicante

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Cartagena to Alicante Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Cartagena to Alicante, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Cartagena to Alicante Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

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  • Buy a Return Ticket

    Buy a Return Ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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