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MARQ Museo Arqueológico de Alicante
Alicante’s flagship archaeology museum, known for modern exhibition design and major temporary shows. A top cultural stop for understanding the province’s ancient Iberian, Roman and medieval past.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
6
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albacete to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albacete to Alicante will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 6 buses that leave Albacete for Alicante on Wed, Jun 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Alicante:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albacete to Alicante costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 31m by bus vs 1h 43m by car) and save roughly $16 (€13) compared to fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $35 (€28)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Albacete to Alicante buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 3:25 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 5:25 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 2h20 | 11:05 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
Normal | 3:20 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 11:05 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1h50 | 12:55 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:25 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 2:35 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Albacete to Alicante run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Alicante — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alicante trip today.
Alicante’s flagship archaeology museum, known for modern exhibition design and major temporary shows. A top cultural stop for understanding the province’s ancient Iberian, Roman and medieval past.
The city’s leading contemporary art museum, housing works by major 20th-century Spanish artists and the Eusebio Sempere collection in a beautifully restored historic building.
Fine arts museum in an 18th-century palace with paintings and sculpture focused on artists connected to Alicante from the 16th to 20th centuries.
Alicante’s signature palm-lined promenade with its famous wave-pattern mosaic. It is the city’s classic stroll and one of the most photographed places in town.
The most picturesque part of Alicante’s old town, with whitewashed houses, flower-filled lanes and photogenic stairways popular with both locals and social media visitors.
A lively waterfront walking stretch linking the historic center and marina, ideal for sea views, evening walks and seeing Alicante’s urban coastal character.
Alicante’s classic rice dish, cooked in rich fish stock and traditionally served with alioli. A staple of the local coast and one of the city’s signature rice recipes.
A refined Alicante seafood rice where shellfish and fish are peeled before cooking, making it easy to eat. Very popular in local rice restaurants.
A traditional fisherman’s dish from the Alicante coast and nearby Tabarca area, combining fish broth with rice for a deeply savory maritime flavor.
Alicante’s best-known fine dining destination, focused on contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with strong local identity and tasting menus.
Well-known central restaurant and tapas bar, famous for premium seafood, market produce, and lively traditional atmosphere.
Respected hilltop restaurant near Santa Barbara Castle, offering refined Mediterranean cuisine and excellent city views in an elegant setting.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for meals and drinks, while summer hotels near the beach cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up in cafes, leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up or add a little for taxis.
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