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Compare train, bus, and flight for Granada to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $263 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Granada to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Granada to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Alicante:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Alicante costing on average $27 (€23).
A bus is $243 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Alicante costing on average $263 (€221).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $70 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€42). The journey takes 5h 33m versus 3h 37m 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 Granada to Alicante
How to get from Granada to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Granada to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY1115 · VY130010:45 PM 9h25 Granada Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport $361 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
VY1115 · VY130010:45 PM 9h25 Granada Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport $361 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY1113 · VY13124:45 PM 3h35 Granada Airport 8:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport $569 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
VY1115 · VY130210:45 PM 12h05 Granada Airport 10:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport $387 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1113 · VY13164:45 PM 6h05 Granada Airport 10:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport $510 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Alicante:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Alicante costing on average $27 (€23).
A bus is $243 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Alicante costing on average $263 (€221).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Granada and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Granada Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Granada station and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, AVE to go to Alicante by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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