How to travel from Alicante to Fuengirola

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Compare bus and flight for Alicante to Fuengirola

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Fuengirola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $278.

Distance: 259 miles (417 km)

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$278

Average price

$68

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$106

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4h 49m

Average total duration

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2h 49m

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8h 45m

Average total duration

8h 15m

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30m

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4h 46m

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Fuengirola is a bus with an average price of $68 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Fuengirola:

A bus is $210 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Fuengirola costing on average $278 (€234).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Fuengirola is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Fuengirola take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alicante and Fuengirola including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Alicante to Fuengirola among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 57m sooner (2h 49m by flight vs 4h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $278 (€234) compared to roughly $106 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Alicante to Fuengirola

How to get from Alicante to Fuengirola by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Alicante to Fuengirola is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    9:15 PM8h15
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    5:30 AMFuengirola, Terminal Fuengirola
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    9:15 PM8h15
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    5:30 AMFuengirola, Terminal Fuengirola
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1012 · IB1005
    1:40 PM3h15
    Alicante Elche Airport
    4:55 PMMalaga Airport
    $5401One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • VuelingVY1311 · VY2115
    11:10 PM9h25
    Alicante Elche Airport
    8:35 AMMalaga Airport
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1301 · VY2117
    6:35 AM7h15
    Alicante Elche Airport
    1:50 PMMalaga Airport
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1301 · VY2117+AvanzaNORMAL.
    6:35 AM11h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    6:15 PMFuengirola, Estación de Autobuses
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Fuengirola

Travel to Fuengirola easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Fuengirola.

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There are 2 options to travel between Alicante and Fuengirola including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Fuengirola is a bus with an average price of $68 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Fuengirola:

A bus is $210 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Fuengirola costing on average $278 (€234).

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Fuengirola is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Fuengirola take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

The distance from Alicante to Fuengirola is approximately 259 miles (417 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Fuengirola is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Fuengirola as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Fuengirola:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Fuengirola, Terminal Fuengirola.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Fuengirola, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa to go to Fuengirola by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Iberia Express, Eurowings, British Airways, Iberia to go to Fuengirola by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Fuengirola:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Fuengirola often also extend their vacation to go to Málaga, Marbella, Ronda, Madrid, Estepona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fuengirola and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Fuengirola to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Fuengirola, you can enjoy sunbathing and water sports at Fuengirola Beach or explore the traditional Andalusian atmosphere and tapas bars in Los Boliches. Shop and dine at Miramar Shopping Centre, visit local markets for fresh produce and souvenirs, or take a boat tour for stunning coastal views and dolphin watching. Discover the Bioparc Fuengirola, a modern zoo focused on conservation, and explore the restored medieval Sohail Castle. Relax at Los Boliches Beach, play at Fuengirola Adventure Golf, or visit the Roman Archaeological Park to see ancient ruins.
Three to four days in Fuengirola is ideal to enjoy its beaches, explore the local culture, and visit nearby attractions like the Bioparc Fuengirola and Sohail Castle.
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