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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $255.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Alicante:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Alicante costing on average $59 (€49).
A train is $218 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Alicante costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $95 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€31). The journey takes 7h 43m versus 4h 38m 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 Málaga to Alicante
How to get from Málaga to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Alicante is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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0517811:34 AM8h00Málaga María Zambrano7:34 PMAlicante-Terminal$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 06021+0517811:34 AM8h00Málaga María Zambrano7:34 PMAlicante-Terminal$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY1553 · VY13123:25 PM3h45Malaga Airport7:10 PMAlicante Elche Airport$4481One-way1 transfer
Other options
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051821:50 PM6h33Málaga María Zambrano8:23 PMAlicante-Terminal$641One-way1 transfer - 06149+053821:50 PM7h38Málaga María Zambrano9:28 PMAlicante-Terminal$641One-way1 transfer
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041401:50 PM9h02Málaga María Zambrano10:52 PMAlicante-Terminal$651One-way1 transfer
- Normal12:00 PM7h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:30 PM7h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses4:45 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:15 PM7h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
- VY1541 · VY13046:40 AM7h10Malaga Airport1:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2711One-way1 transfer
- VY1541 · VY13146:40 AM11h10Malaga Airport5:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2711One-way1 transfer
- VY1541 · VY13126:40 AM12h30Malaga Airport7:10 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Alicante:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Alicante costing on average $59 (€49).
A train is $218 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Alicante costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Alicante as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Iberia Express, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Eurowings to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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