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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $106. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 771 miles (1242 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$197 Average price | $174 Average price Cheapest | $493 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 41m Average total duration 24h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Zurich to Alicante:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Alicante costing on average $197 (€160).
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Alicante costing on average $341 (€276).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 11m.
Train takes on average 39h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Alicante
How to get from Zurich to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM35h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$1531One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM35h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:10 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$1531One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LX21749:20 AM2h25Zurich Airport11:45 AMAlicante Elche Airport$4411One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM31h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:05 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses$2891One-way2 transfers
VY6249 · VY13089:10 PM11h15Zurich Airport8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2121One-way1 transfer
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EW95308:40 AM9h30Zurich Airport6:10 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
VY6261 · VY13201:25 PM7h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:40 PMAlicante Elche Airport$2191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Alicante:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Alicante costing on average $197 (€160).
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Alicante costing on average $341 (€276).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 11m.
Train takes on average 39h 23m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Swiss, Iberia, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Europa, Edelweiss Air, Transavia France, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Alicante by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
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