How to travel from A Coruña to Alicante, Spain

The distance between A Coruña and Alicante is around 929km (577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from A Coruña to Alicante by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlicanteA Coruña if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Santiago De Compostela then fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Ourense and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Alicante.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,014km (630 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between A Coruña and Alicante

There are several options for getting from A Coruña to Alicante by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between A Coruña and Alicante is around 929km (577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 867km (539 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from A Coruña and Alicante by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from A Coruña to Alicante is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between A Coruña and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between A Coruña and Alicante. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from A Coruña to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ourense. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between A Coruña and Alicante. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from A Coruña and Alicante. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from A Coruña to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

ALSA run regular bus services between A Coruña and Alicante. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from A Coruña to Alicante. We recommend that you take the train to Santiago De Compostela then fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Alicante is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Alicante. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from A Coruña and Alicante. The distance is around 1,014km (630 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from A Coruña to Alicante is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween A Coruña and Alicante

Transport options from A Coruña to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 60m
€160($160)
hourly929km (577 miles)
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, Fly4h 30m
€220($220)
every 3 hours998km (620 miles)
Train
6hrs
€125($125)
twice daily1,079km (671 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€95($95)
4 times a day1,037km (645 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€185($185)
on demand1,014km (630 miles)

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Airports near Alicante

The following major airports near Alicante offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Alicante
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Alicante
IBZ
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Alicante