- 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 on Sep 20
$66
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$70
Fastest journey on Sep 20
8 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
8 h 44 m
Buses on Sep 20
31
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Alicante will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Salamanca to Alicante without transferring at least once.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m 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 Salamanca to Alicante:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Alicante costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $153. The journey takes 8h 12m versus 5h 51m 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 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 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator MonBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator MonBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $98 |
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Alicante buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ Normal | 5:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h55 | 5:25 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 9h05 | 2:35 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h55 | 5:25 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 10h35 | 11:05 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 10h35 | 11:05 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 9h35 | 11:05 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 9h35 | 11:05 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 15h50 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 14h20 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 16h55 | 7:55 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h20 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h20 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 15h55 | 7:55 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h20 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h20 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h55 | 7:55 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 10h20 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 10h20 | 5:20 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h55 | 7:55 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Salamanca to Alicante run on average 30 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 20:14. The fastest bus covers the 329 miles (530 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 329 miles (530 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 30 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 8:14 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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