How to travel from Málaga to Alicante

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Compare train, 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 bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $81.

Distance: 242 miles (391 km)

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$68

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$112

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$279

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6h 59m

Average total duration

6h 29m

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30m

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6h 20m

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5h 50m

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5h 36m

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2h 36m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.2 - 2.3kg

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from Málaga to Alicante

How to get from Málaga to Alicante by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Málaga to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
08:00AM8h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
04:30PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$831One-way
0 transfers

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AlsaNormal
08:00AM8h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
04:30PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$831One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2122 · VY1306
01:10PM3h35
Malaga Airport
04:45PMAlicante Elche Airport
$4631One-way
1 transfer

Other options

AlsaNormal
12:00PM7h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:00PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$831One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
02:15PM7h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
09:45PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$831One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
01:00AM8h45
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
09:45AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$831One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY2110 · VY1306
06:45AM10h00
Malaga Airport
04:45PMAlicante Elche Airport
$3631One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY2110 · VY1304
06:45AM7h05
Malaga Airport
01:50PMAlicante Elche Airport
$4191One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY2114 · VY1306
09:25AM7h20
Malaga Airport
04:45PMAlicante Elche Airport
$4491One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Málaga to Alicante

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Málaga to Alicante there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 80,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Málaga to Alicante. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Alicante

Travel to Alicante easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Málaga to Alicante.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Alicante including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Alicante is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Alicante:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Alicante costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Alicante costing on average $82 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Málaga to Alicante is approximately 242 miles (391 km).
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Alicante is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Alicante:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe (13), Ouigo to go to Alicante by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Alicante by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Alicante by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Benidorm, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
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