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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 prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Alicante to Marbella by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Alicante to Marbella is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Marbella:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Marbella costing on average $112 (€91).
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Marbella, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Marbella by bus.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Marbella by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines to go to Marbella by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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