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Fundación Schlotter
Contemporary art center in a restored old town house, known for temporary exhibitions, cultural events, and strong links to local creativity.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Altea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Altea will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 18 buses that leave Alicante for Altea on Wed, Jul 29, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Altea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $8 (€8) compared to roughly $9 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€1). The journey takes 58m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:09PM | Duration 0h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Altea buses for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1h35 | 6:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 6:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 1h05 | 6:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1h35 | 8:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 8:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 1h05 | 8:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
Normal | 9:00 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1h35 | 10:35 AM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 10:35 AM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 1h05 | 10:35 AM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1h35 | 1:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 1:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 1h05 | 1:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1h35 | 3:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 3:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 1h05 | 3:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1h35 | 4:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 4:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Alicante, Estacion ADIF | 1h05 | 4:35 PM Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Alicante to Altea run on average 17 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€7) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Altea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Altea trip today.
Contemporary art center in a restored old town house, known for temporary exhibitions, cultural events, and strong links to local creativity.
Art faculty gallery linked to Miguel Hernández University, presenting contemporary works and student or research-related exhibitions.
Municipal gallery hosting rotating exhibitions by regional and visiting artists, a useful stop for current Altea art programming.
Iconic cobbled square beside the blue-domed church, central to Altea's postcard views, craft stalls, and old-town atmosphere.
Whitewashed hilltop quarter of narrow lanes, viewpoints, and artisan shops, the essential area for strolling and photography in Altea.
Main seafront promenade lined with palms and beach views, ideal for an easy walk between the port, town center, and waterfront.
Rice cooked in fish stock with monkfish, prawns or squid. A Costa Blanca staple tied to local fishing and Sunday family meals.
Baked rice with chickpeas, pork, sausage and potato. Traditional Valencian comfort food often prepared for family lunches.
Sweet pastry filled with pumpkin jam or sweet potato. Typical in Marina Baixa festivals and local bakeries around Altea.
Refined Mediterranean restaurant with sea views, known for creative tasting menus and polished service in a calm setting.
Well-known old town spot serving Mediterranean cuisine, tapas and rice dishes in a charming traditional setting.
Long-standing beachfront rice and seafood restaurant, popular for paella, fideuà and classic coastal dishes.
Moderate for the Costa Blanca. Hotels rise in summer, but tapas, set lunches, and local buses keep daily costs manageable for most travelers.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes and taxis, small change or rounding up is standard.
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Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir -> Altea Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Altea by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Altea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Altea buses use the El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) to Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir station pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Altea bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) is 2 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses).
Available at El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses): Elevators, ramps.
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km), Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Altea, Carretera Nacional 332 / Carrer Punta Albir: Taxis.
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