Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal bus with Alsa

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal:

A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal costing on average €24.

A train is €89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Alicante-Terminal costing on average €111.

Other travel options to Alicante-Terminal take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 53m.

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €50. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 4h 2m 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, Alsa Supra.

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.