- 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
€4
Average price
€4
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
52 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elda to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elda to Alicante will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 8 buses that leave Elda for Alicante on Wed, Aug 05, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 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 train as it is the most popular option from Elda to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€4 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Elda to Alicante:
A train is €0.50 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elda to Alicante costing on average €4.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 41m versus 38m 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 Grupo Subús, BlaBlaCar, Vectalia - Grupo SuBús.
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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €2 |
The table below shows live departures for Elda to Alicante buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 2:50 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 3:40 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:40 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 5:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:35 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 9:40 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
Normal | 7:35 AM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 8:40 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:45 AM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 9:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:40 AM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 10:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:35 AM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 12:40 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Elda to Alicante run on average 10 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average bus duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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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.
Official public transport app
Alicante Estación de Autobuses -> Plaça dels Estels, Alicante
11 Elda Alicante bus departures connect both cities by road. The journey between the two is covered in about 45 minutes and the frequency of departures is higher in the mornings. Alsa and Subús combine their fleet and drivers to provide this service. Travellers who wish to know the details of each itinerary can consult it in the Omio search engine. Also on this page you can buy tickets directly to receive them in the email.
Alsa and Subús charter daily Elda Alicante buses from Monday to Saturday. The buses that make this tour are standard type, so they offer a comfortable trip but without extra services, such as WiFi, available in higher categories.
The journey between the two cities is estimated to take 45 minutes. This is a route that does not provide for intermediate stops or transhipments. Therefore, only the specific circumstances of the traffic can influence the duration of the journey. During the summer the circulation tends to be a little denser.
Each day 11 buses depart from Elda to Alicante. Most of them are concentrated first thing in the morning and midday, although there are 2 in the afternoon. On Sundays this number is reduced by half and departures are made every 2 hours approximately.
Elda bus station. It is located in the centre of the city, next to the railway station, which allows passengers arriving by bus to travel by suburban or regional trains to nearby cities such as Murcia. In addition, the bus line A is very close by. There is also a taxi rank and a cafeteria.
Alicante bus station : it is connected to RENFE and the airport by various means. The city bus line 6 connects the bus station with the AVE station in a 10-minute journey. To get to the airport there is a special bus service that also stops here. In addition, the station is located in the center of the city and has all kinds of services, such as cafeteria and WiFi.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elda 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 Elda to Alicante buses use the Petrer, Estación de Autobuses to Alicante, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Elda and Alicante bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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