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Compare bus and flight for Alicante to Marbella
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Marbella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $282.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Marbella
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Marbella, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Marbella:
A bus is $209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Marbella costing on average $282.
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 8h 10m versus 4h 59m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Marbella
How to get from Alicante to Marbella by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Marbella is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
9:15 PM 8h40 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 5:55 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
9:15 PM 8h40 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 5:55 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- VY1303 · VY1540
6:55 AM 3h45 Alicante Elche Airport 10:40 AM Malaga Airport $396 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- VY1315 · VY1560
6:30 PM 4h05 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Malaga Airport $339 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1313 · VY1560
5:15 PM 5h20 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Malaga Airport $346 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1305 · VY1562
1:40 PM 7h25 Alicante Elche Airport 9:05 PM Malaga Airport $371 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Marbella:
A bus is $209 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Marbella costing on average $282.
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Marbella as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Marbella, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways, Iberia Express, Eurowings, BA Euroflyer, Avion Express Malta to go to Marbella by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Marbella by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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