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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 zł 303 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 34m. 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 zł 303, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,761.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 303 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,761 Average price | zł 617 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Alicante:
A bus is zł 1,458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Alicante costing on average zł 1,761.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 23m.
Tickets start at around zł 303 compared to roughly zł 617 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 314. The journey takes 15h 53m versus 7h 43m 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 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 Autobuseszł 1351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal5:30 PM13h40Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuseszł 1351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA2661 · BA265612:30 PM7h40Faro Airport9:10 PMAlicante Elche Airportzł 1,8211One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal · Normal5:15 PM13h55Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)8:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuseszł 1351One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal · Normal9:45 AM18h35Faro, Terminal Rodoviário5:20 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuseszł 2101One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal · Supra Economy5:00 PM18h55Faro, Terminal Rodoviário12:55 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuseszł 3911One-way2 transfers
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UX4047 · UX11609:45 AM21h25Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airportzł 5931One-way2 transfers - Normal+UX1160 · UX40479:45 AM21h25Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airportzł 5931One-way2 transfers
- Normal+UX1160 · UX40479:30 AM21h40Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airportzł 5931One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Alicante:
A bus is zł 1,458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Alicante costing on average zł 1,761.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 23m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 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, Ryanair, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Edelweiss Air to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
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