How to travel from Alicante to Guadalajara, Spain

The distance between Alicante and Guadalajara is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Alicante to Guadalajara 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 GuadalajaraAlicante if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Guadalajara.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Guadalajara.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Drive

Drive to Guadalajara.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance446km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alicante and Guadalajara

There are several options for getting from Alicante to Guadalajara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Alicante and Guadalajara is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Alicante and Guadalajara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alicante to Guadalajara is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and Guadalajara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alicante to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and Renfe run train services between Alicante and Guadalajara. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Alicante and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alicante to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

ALSA, Jimenez Movilidad and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Alicante and Guadalajara. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alicante to Guadalajara. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Guadalajara. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Guadalajara is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Alicante and Guadalajara. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to Guadalajara is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alicante and Guadalajara

Transport options from Alicante to Guadalajara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 35m
€100($100)
every 2 hours458km (285 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
€100($100)
5 times a week565km (351 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€60($60)
every 20 mins546km (340 miles)
Train via Madrid-Chamartin4hrs
€63($63)
every 3 hours564km (351 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€49($49)
every 20 mins518km (322 miles)
Bus via Teruel8h 45m
€52($52)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€82($82)
on demand446km (277 miles)

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Airports near Guadalajara

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Guadalajara
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Guadalajara