- Must visit
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Almeria to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Almeria to Alicante will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 12 buses that leave Almeria for Alicante on Sat, Jul 25, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct buses cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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 Almeria to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Almeria to Alicante:
A bus is $35 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Almeria to Alicante costing on average $62 (€62).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€27) compared to roughly $48 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€21). The journey takes 4h 25m versus 3h 12m 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 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Almeria to Alicante buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:00 AM Almería, Puerto | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 1:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:45 AM Almería, Puerto | 13h50 | 11:35 PM El Altet, Av. Cartagena / Carrer Terral | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:45 AM Almería, Puerto | 14h05 | 11:50 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 13h35 | 11:35 PM El Altet, Av. Cartagena / Carrer Terral | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 13h50 | 11:50 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 7:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 8:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Almería, Puerto | 5h00 | 11:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 11:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Almería, Puerto | 4h45 | 1:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 1:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Almeria to Alicante run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€21) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 9:30 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.
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Archaeological museum with acclaimed interactive displays covering prehistory to modern Alicante.
Fine arts museum in an 18th-century palace, featuring Alicante artists and regional painting collections.
Alicante's iconic waterfront promenade with mosaic paving, palms, and constant seaside city life.
Historic old quarter of whitewashed lanes climbing toward the castle, full of character and viewpoints.
Popular city beach and promenade area beside the old town, excellent for walks and classic coastal views.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked in fish stock with seafood or meat. It is central to local Sunday meals and showcases the region’s rice tradition.
Rice baked in the oven with stock, tomato, chickpeas, and often pork or sausage. A hearty Valencian classic widely eaten in Alicante homes.
Traditional Alicante rice made with tuna, pumpkin, and ñora pepper. It reflects the city’s coastal pantry and old home-style cooking.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Mediterranean tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic traditional venue famous for Alicante tapas, cured fish, and local wines in a classic, lively old-town setting.
Well-known seafood and rice restaurant near the marina, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished but approachable service.
Moderate for Spain: lodging rises in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Alicante Estación de Autobuses -> Plaça dels Estels, Alicante
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Almeria to Alicante 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 Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Almeria to Alicante buses use the Almería, Estación de Autobuses to Alicante, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Almeria and Alicante bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Almería, 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 (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Almería, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Almería, 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.
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