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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $163 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $163, while a flight costs an average of $482.
Distance: 1002 miles (1614 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$482 Average price | $163 Average price Cheapest | $573 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 31h 19m Average total duration 30h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.8 - 9.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Amsterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Amsterdam:
A bus is $320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Amsterdam costing on average $482.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 19m.
You'll arrive about 16h 32m sooner (4h 1m by flight vs 20h 33m by car) and save roughly $91 compared to fuel and tolls ($482 vs $573). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Amsterdam
How to get from Alicante to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM 32h25 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 10:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $135 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM 32h25 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 10:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $135 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
HV614410:20 AM 2h50 Alicante Elche Airport 1:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $201 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM 34h25 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 12:55 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena $135 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM 34h35 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 1:05 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 $135 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM 35h25 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 1:55 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) $137 1 One-way 2 transfers
HV61421:35 PM 2h50 Alicante Elche Airport 4:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $201 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY790211:50 AM 2h55 Alicante Elche Airport 2:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $205 1 One-way 0 transfers
HV61466:55 PM 2h50 Alicante Elche Airport 9:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $248 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Amsterdam:
A bus is $320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Amsterdam costing on average $482.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 19m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa, BA Euroflyer, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, ITA, Royal Air Maroc, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, KM Malta Airlines to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Vueling, Transavia France, KLM, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane.
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