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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei391 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei391, while a train costs an average of lei424.
Distance: 362 miles (584 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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lei391 Average price Cheapest | lei411 Average price | lei424 Average price | lei691 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Alicante:
A bus is lei20 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Alicante costing on average lei411.
A bus is lei34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Alicante costing on average lei424.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
Tickets start at around lei391 compared to roughly lei691 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei300. The journey takes 11h 52m versus 7h 48m 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 Bilbao to Alicante
How to get from Bilbao to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BILMAN9:15 PM10h40Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:55 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuseslei3111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN9:15 PM10h40Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:55 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuseslei3111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 87569:45 PM1h15Vitoria Airport11:00 PMAlicante Elche Airportlei3311One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM26h20Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea9:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuseslei8721One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM38h05Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea12:10 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuseslei9311One-way2 transfers
UX7160 · UX40479:05 PM11h05Bilbao Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airportlei6831One-way1 transfer- UX7160 · UX40499:05 PM19h15Bilbao Airport4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airportlei8281One-way1 transfer
- VY1435 · VY130010:50 PM10h50Bilbao Airport9:40 AMAlicante Elche Airportlei9881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Alicante:
A bus is lei20 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Alicante costing on average lei411.
A bus is lei34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Alicante costing on average lei424.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, Jimenez, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Volotea, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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