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Compare bus, flight, and train for Marbella to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marbella to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€62 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €212 Average price |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Marbella to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Marbella to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Marbella 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 Marbella to Alicante.

There are 2 options to travel to Alicante from Marbella including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Marbella to Alicante is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $51 (€46) compared to other travel options to Alicante:
Taking a flight costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $55 (€50) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Alicante from Marbella is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes 8 h 30 min on average.
The distance from Marbella to Alicante is approximately 272 miles (438 km).
The average frequency per day from Marbella to Alicante is:
- 3 buses a day.
- 10 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Marbella to Alicante as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Marbella to Alicante:
- Most travelers board their bus from Marbella, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Marbella to Alicante:
- You can take a bus from Marbella to Alicante with Alsa or Avanza. Cheap tickets can be found for $55 (€50) with Alsa from Marbella to Alicante.
- You can go to Alicante from Marbella by plane with Vueling Airlines or Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $51 (€46) with Vueling Airlines from Marbella to Alicante on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marbella to Alicante with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Alsa with 3 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Alicante as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Alicante from Marbella.
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