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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 $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 $80, while a flight costs an average of $196.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$80 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Marbella:
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Marbella costing on average $196 (€161).
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $121 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 7h 1m 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 · Normal2:45 PM8h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses11:30 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal2:45 PM8h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses11:30 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1012 · IB10051:40 PM3h15Alicante Elche Airport4:55 PMMalaga Airport$5541One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal9:15 PM8h40Alicante, Estación de Autobuses5:55 AMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$761One-way0 transfers
- VY1311 · VY211511:15 PM9h40Alicante Elche Airport8:55 AMMalaga Airport$1961One-way1 transfer
- VY1309 · VY2123+
NORMAL.9:00 AM10h10Alicante Elche Airport7:10 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$2041One-way2 transfers - VY1309 · VY2123+EXPRESS.9:00 AM9h15Alicante Elche Airport6:15 PMMarbella, Estación de Autobuses$2071One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Marbella:
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Marbella costing on average $196 (€161).
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 57m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 to go to Marbella by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Marbella by bus.
- Travel with AVE, iryo to go to Marbella by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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