The average train between Utrecht and Alicante takes 27h 2m and the fastest train takes 25h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht to Alicante. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Utrecht and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Alicante at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 27h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Alicante station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 2m.
Utrecht to Alicante train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Alicante train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Utrecht to Alicante train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Alicante is 1,589 km. The road distance is 2,131 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 18h 38m.