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Compare bus and flight for Faro to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Faro to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Alicante:
A bus is $174 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Alicante costing on average $219 (€178).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Faro to Alicante
How to get from Faro to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal5:30 PM13h40Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$571One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal5:30 PM13h40Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB558 · IB10118:30 AM3h35Faro Airport1:05 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3631One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal · Normal9:45 AM18h55Faro, Terminal Rodoviário5:40 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal5:00 PM20h35Faro, Terminal Rodoviário2:35 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal4:45 PM20h50Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)2:35 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way2 transfers
FR 5451 · FR 20286:20 AM9h55Faro Airport5:15 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
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UX1160 · UX40479:45 AM21h25Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1591One-way2 transfers
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UX1160 · UX40479:45 AM21h25Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1591One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Alicante:
A bus is $174 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Alicante costing on average $219 (€178).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Alicante as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Ryanair to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Rede Expressos to go to Alicante by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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