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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 train, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. 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 train costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €284.
Distance: 362 miles (584 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€83 Average price | €284 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 54m Average total duration 17h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bilbao to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Alicante:
A train is €47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Alicante costing on average €83.
A train is €249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Alicante costing on average €284.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 17h 54m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €42. The journey takes 17h 24m 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 PM 10h40 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 7:55 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN
9:15 PM 10h40 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 7:55 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses €56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 87568:40 AM 1h15 Vitoria Airport 9:55 AM Alicante Elche Airport €86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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051526:53 AM 10h24 Bilbao-Abando 5:17 PM Alicante-Terminal €130 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04186 · 04072
6:53 AM 7h52 Bilbao-Abando 2:45 PM Alicante-Terminal €138 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04186+05142
6:53 AM 9h35 Bilbao-Abando 4:28 PM Alicante-Terminal €147 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BILMAN
8:15 AM 11h05 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 7:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses €56 1 One-way 0 transfers 
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Normal10:30 AM 12h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses €64 1 One-way 1 transfer- Normal+Normal
9:40 AM 13h05 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses €64 1 One-way 1 transfer
V735346:45 AM 1h20 Bilbao Airport 8:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport €83 1 One-way 0 transfers- VY1697
10:55 PM 1h20 Bilbao Airport 12:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport €83 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1695
9:50 AM 1h20 Bilbao Airport 11:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport €83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Alicante:
A train is €47 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Alicante costing on average €83.
A train is €249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Alicante costing on average €284.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 17h 54m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Bilman Bus, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Swiss, Air Baltic, Volotea, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Royal Air Maroc, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane to go to Alicante by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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