How to travel from Marbella to Alicante

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Compare bus and flight 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 bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 bus costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $81.

Distance: 272 miles (439 km)

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$81

Average price

Cheapest

$228

Average price

8h 1m

Average total duration

7h 31m

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30m

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5h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

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1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

Alsa

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from Marbella to Alicante

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

AlsaNormal
11:50PM9h55
Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
09:45AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$841One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
11:50PM9h55
Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
09:45AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$841One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2110 · VY1302
06:30AM3h40
Malaga Airport
10:10AMAlicante Elche Airport
$3401One-way
1 transfer

Other options

AlsaNormal
08:15PM8h30
Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
04:45AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$841One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY2110 · VY1304
06:30AM5h30
Malaga Airport
12:00PMAlicante Elche Airport
$3271One-way
1 transfer
AvanzaNORMAL.+Vueling AirlinesVY2114 · VY1314
05:25AM10h25
Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
03:50PMAlicante Elche Airport
$3621One-way
2 transfers
AvanzaNORMAL.+Vueling AirlinesVY2122 · VY1314
07:30AM8h20
Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
03:50PMAlicante Elche Airport
$3821One-way
2 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Marbella and Alicante including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marbella to Alicante is a bus with an average price of $75 (€60).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Alicante costing on average $81 (€66).

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

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Marbella to Alicante is approximately 272 miles (439 km).
The average frequency per day from Marbella to Alicante is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marbella to Alicante:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marbella, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marbella to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia to go to Alicante by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo to go to Alicante by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Alicante by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marbella to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with AVE.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Marbella 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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