How to get from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana by price and travel time.
- 188 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with ALSA
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Route details last verified on 19 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana: train, bus. The two cities are about 188 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 19 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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188 km
Alicante to Castellón de la Plana: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante → Barcelonatrain
Renfe·5h 29m - 2Barcelona → OrpesatrainRenfe·2h 02m
- 3Orpesa → Castellón-Costa Azahar AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
- 4Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport → Castellón de la PlanabusAirport shuttle bus·30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana
ALSA runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 15:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 8 | 01:45 | 15:45 |
All departures
- 01:45
- 03:45
- 04:45
- 06:45
- 09:45
- 11:45
- 13:45
- 15:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeAlicante-Barcelona, Barcelona-OrpesaBook →Airport shuttle busOrpesa-Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport, Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport-Castellón de la PlanaBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana works
Start with a Renfe train from Alicante to Barcelona, about 5h 29m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by Renfe train on to Orpesa (2h 2m). Transfer in Orpesa and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Castellón de la Plana (35 min). Transfer in Castellón de la Plana and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Castellón de la Plana (30 min). In total it's roughly €67 over 13h 50m, 3 transfers.
Alicante to Castellón de la Plana: common questions
When is the first bus from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:45 and the last at 15:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana?
8 a day with ALSA, between 01:45 and 15:45.
Is there a train from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Castellón de la Plana from Alicante?
About 188 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Alicante to Castellón de la Plana?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Castellón de la Plana?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026