How to travel from Cologne to Alicante

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Alicante including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Alicante is a flight with an average price of €106.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Alicante:

A flight is €50 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Alicante costing on average €156.

A flight is €332 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Alicante costing on average €438.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 40m.

Bus takes on average 31h 43m.

The distance from Cologne to Alicante is approximately 941 miles (1516 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Alicante is:

• Around 5 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Alicante:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Alicante by bus.
• Travel with Eurostar to go to Alicante by train.
• Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair, Swiss, Smartwings, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Alicante by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Alicante:

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Benidorm, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Alicante to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Alicante, you can enjoy sunbathing and swimming at Postiguet Beach, take a day trip to Tabarca Island for snorkeling and exploration, and visit the bustling Alicante Central Market for local delicacies. Explore the impressive Canelobre Caves, or take a scenic boat tour along the Costa Blanca coastline. Don't miss Santa Bárbara Castle for panoramic views, stroll along the vibrant Explanada de España, or appreciate art at the Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria to admire its Gothic and Baroque architecture, and hike Mount Benacantil for stunning city views.

To fully experience Alicante's beaches, historic sites, and local cuisine, plan for a stay of about 3 to 4 days.