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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 prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $425 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 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 $380 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Alicante costing on average $425 (€349).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 14m.
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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$401One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal5:30 PM13h40Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY8485 · VY13066:25 PM5h00Faro Airport12:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal · Normal9:45 AM18h55Faro, Terminal Rodoviário5:40 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$741One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal5:00 PM18h30Faro, Terminal Rodoviário12:30 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$761One-way2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal4:45 PM18h45Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)12:30 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$761One-way2 transfers
VY8485 · VY13006:25 PM14h10Faro Airport9:35 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
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VY8463 · VY13001:00 PM19h35Faro, Terminal Rodoviário9:35 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2471One-way2 transfers
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VY8463 · VY130012:45 PM19h50Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)9:35 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2471One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Alicante:
A bus is $380 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Alicante costing on average $425 (€349).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 14m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights 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, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses) and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Vueling 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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