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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $676.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $676 Average price | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Montpellier to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Alicante:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Alicante costing on average $79 (€67).
A bus is $610 (€511) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Alicante costing on average $676 (€567).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 13h 38m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $196 (€164) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129 (€109). The journey takes 13h 8m versus 8h 52m 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 Montpellier to Alicante
How to get from Montpellier to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:25 PM 12h45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:25 PM 12h45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 12:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9713+0116111:16 AM 10h17 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 9:33 PM Alicante-Terminal $171 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
09730+011819:34 AM 14h06 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 11:40 PM Alicante-Terminal $139 1 One-way 1 transfer- 09730+01161
9:34 AM 11h59 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 9:33 PM Alicante-Terminal $147 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9713+01181
11:16 AM 12h24 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 11:40 PM Alicante-Terminal $163 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:00 AM 14h15 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 4:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
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KL1404 · KL15396:20 PM 21h45 Montpellier Airport 4:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport $376 1 One-way 2 transfers- KL2321+KL1402 · KL1539
6:20 PM 21h45 Montpellier Airport 4:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport $376 1 One-way 2 transfers - 9862+
VY8063 · VY13169:10 AM 13h40 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 10:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport $418 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Alicante:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Alicante costing on average $79 (€67).
A bus is $610 (€511) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Alicante costing on average $676 (€567).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 13h 38m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Transavia France, KLM, Ryanair, Air Algerie, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, ITA, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Helvetic Airways to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Alicante by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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