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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 €34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 €34, while a flight costs an average of €171.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price | €171 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Alicante:
A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Alicante costing on average €96.
A bus is €137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Alicante costing on average €171.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 4h 37m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal3:00 PM4h50Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal3:00 PM4h50Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IB1020 · IB10119:55 AM3h10Granada Airport1:05 PMAlicante Elche Airport€5671One-way1 transfer
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021097:55 AM14h57Granada station10:52 PMAlicante-Terminal€741One-way3 transfers - 03933 · 05382+18181+021097:55 AM13h33Granada station9:28 PMAlicante-Terminal€771One-way3 transfers
- 03933 · 05182+02109+181817:55 AM12h28Granada station8:23 PMAlicante-Terminal€831One-way3 transfers
- Normal · Normal9:00 AM4h50Granada, Estación De Autobuses1:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€351One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal2:00 PM5h50Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€351One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal9:00 AM5h50Granada, Estación De Autobuses2:50 PMEl Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses)€351One-way1 transfer
VY2011 · VY13049:15 AM7h20Granada Airport4:35 PMAlicante Elche Airport€1671One-way1 transfer- VY2011 · VY13209:15 AM4h55Granada Airport2:10 PMAlicante Elche Airport€1781One-way1 transfer
- VY2011 · VY13029:15 AM6h15Granada Airport3:30 PMAlicante Elche Airport€1781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Alicante:
A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Alicante costing on average €96.
A bus is €137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Alicante costing on average €171.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Flights mostly depart from Granada Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Alicante by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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