- Must visit
MARQ Museo Arqueológico de Alicante
Award-winning archaeological museum with immersive exhibits on Alicante and Mediterranean history; one of the city’s strongest museum visits.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lorca to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lorca to Alicante will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 36 buses that leave Lorca for Alicante on Tue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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 Lorca to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Alicante:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Alicante costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $30 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 2h 23m versus 1h 40m 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 Alsa | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Lorca to Alicante buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE+ Normal | 6:45 AM Lorca | 3h00 | 9:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 6:45 AM Lorca | 3h00 | 9:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 6:45 AM Lorca | 3h25 | 10:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:35 AM Lorca | 2h35 | 10:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:35 AM Lorca | 2h10 | 9:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:35 AM Lorca | 3h15 | 10:50 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:45 AM Lorca | 3h25 | 11:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:45 AM Lorca | 4h00 | 11:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:45 AM Lorca | 3h05 | 10:50 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:45 AM Lorca | 3h25 | 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:45 AM Lorca | 3h00 | 11:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 8:45 AM Lorca | 4h05 | 12:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 9:35 AM Lorca | 3h15 | 12:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 9:35 AM Lorca | 2h10 | 11:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 9:35 AM Lorca | 2h35 | 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 10:30 AM Lorca | 3h40 | 2:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 10:30 AM Lorca | 4h20 | 2:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 10:30 AM Lorca | 3h20 | 1:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:30 AM Lorca | 3h20 | 2:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:30 AM Lorca | 3h40 | 3:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 11:30 AM Lorca | 4h25 | 3:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:20 PM Lorca | 3h35 | 3:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:20 PM Lorca | 2h50 | 3:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:20 PM Lorca | 2h30 | 2:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:45 PM Lorca | 3h25 | 4:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:45 PM Lorca | 3h10 | 3:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 12:45 PM Lorca | 3h45 | 4:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:05 PM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 2h25 | 4:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE+ Normal | 2:30 PM Lorca | 3h20 | 5:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 2:35 PM Lorca | 3h35 | 6:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 2:35 PM Lorca | 3h15 | 5:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 4:30 PM Lorca | 3h40 | 8:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 4:30 PM Lorca | 4h00 | 8:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 4:30 PM Lorca | 3h20 | 7:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 6:30 PM Lorca | 5h00 | 11:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BASE+ Normal | 7:05 PM Lorca | 4h25 | 11:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lorca to Alicante run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 9:15 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.
Award-winning archaeological museum with immersive exhibits on Alicante and Mediterranean history; one of the city’s strongest museum visits.
Contemporary art museum in the old town with notable 20th-century Spanish art and a strong permanent collection in a historic building.
Fine arts museum focused on 19th- and 20th-century painting from Alicante and the Valencian region, housed in a restored palace.
Alicante’s signature palm-lined promenade with its famous mosaic paving; a must for walking by the marina.
Picturesque old quarter of whitewashed houses, steps, flowers, and viewpoints; highly photogenic and popular online.
Central city beach area below Santa Bárbara Castle, popular for sea views, strolling, and easy access from downtown.
Traditional Alicante rice cooked in fish stock and usually served with alioli. It is one of the city’s most emblematic seafood rice dishes.
Rice dish made with cuttlefish or squid and squid ink, giving it a deep black color and rich Mediterranean flavor.
A coastal rice and fish specialty from the Alicante area, prepared with robust fish broth and served as a comforting traditional meal.
Well-known hilltop restaurant with modern Mediterranean cuisine, tasting menus, and excellent views over Alicante and Santa Bárbara Castle.
Classic Alicante restaurant and tapas bar known for high-quality seafood, rice dishes, and a lively, polished atmosphere.
Stylish central venue popular for creative tapas, rice dishes, cocktails, and an energetic upscale dining scene.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for meals and coffee, while summer hotels near the beach can cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; round up taxis. Tipping is appreciated, not obligatory.
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