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Compare bus and flight for Motril to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Motril to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a flight costs an average of $295.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $295 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Motril to Alicante:
A bus is $285 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motril to Alicante costing on average $295 (€247).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€60). The journey takes 6h 21m versus 4h 13m 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 Motril to Alicante
How to get from Motril to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Motril to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 PM9h00Motril6:25 AMAlicante$691One-way0 transfers
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9:25 PM9h00Motril6:25 AMAlicante$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:40 AM4h10Motril12:50 PMAlicante$2371One-way0 transfers
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9:30 PM9h05Motril6:35 AMAlicante$2001One-way0 transfers
5:35 PM13h00Motril6:35 AMAlicante$2001One-way0 transfers
6:30 AM9h15Motril3:45 PMAlicante$3101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Motril to Alicante:
A bus is $285 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Motril to Alicante costing on average $295 (€247).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Motril 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Motril, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Alicante by flight.
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