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About the train journey from Alicante Terminal to Calais
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The train from Alicante Terminal to Calais usually takes 24 hours 3 minutes on average to travel 879 miles (1414 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 22 hours 39 minutes. You can expect to find 5 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren’t any direct services running between Alicante Terminal and Calais, you’ll need to make 2 changes on your way to Calais. You'll be travelling on a Renfe service during your journey to Calais, which is the main train operator in Spain. Offering modern, comfortable and air-conditioned trains throughout the country, you'll get there feeling refreshed and ready to explore.
To help you get the best train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Alicante Terminal to Calais in our Journey Planner. Just remember, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
Keep reading for more information about the train journey to Calais, including FAQs, timetables with first and last train times and tips on booking cheap train tickets. If you’re ready to book, just start a search for tickets with us today.
Trains to Calais from Alicante Terminal
| First train | 09:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:05 | |
| Departure station | Alicante Terminal | |
| Arrival station | Calais | |
| Journey time | From 22h 39m | |
| Distance | 879 miles (1414 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Renfe and Euromed trains from Alicante Terminal to Calais
Renfe
Euromed
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Euromed is Renfe's high-speed service that travels along the Mediterranean coast. Able to travel at 155 mph (250 km/h), Euromed trains run on the Barcelona – Tarragona – Castellón – Valencia – Alicante route - also known as the "Mediterranean Corridor". With a frequency of up to 12 daily trips between these cities, Euromed trains offer two classes on board – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). Designed by Talgo, the trains that run between Barcelona and Alicante offer 63 seats in Preferente and 236 in Turista, with 11 carriages (including a food carriage) and two locomotives, which allows them to travel in both directions.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Alicante Terminal to Calais?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.