How to travel from Alicante to La Palma, Spain
The distance between Alicante and La Palma is around 1,982km (1,232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Alicante to La Palma by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Palma → Alicante if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost€265($265)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Murcia and then to Cadiz then take a ferry to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€310($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Albacete and then to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€430($430)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cadiz then take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria then Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Santa Cruz de la Palma.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€390($390)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alicante and La Palma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alicante to La Palma by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €265 ($265) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Alicante and La Palma is around 1,982km (1,232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,933km (1,201 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Alicante and La Palma by plane.
The quickest way to get from Alicante to La Palma is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and La Palma is to fly which will typically cost around €265 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alicante and La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alicante and La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Alicante and La Palma. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) - via Tenerife (TFN). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Alicante to La Palma. There is however a flight that goes via Tenerife (TFN). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Alicante to La Palma typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and and arrive into Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC).
The closest major airport to La Palma is La Palma Airport (SPC) (SPC) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from La Palma. Tenerife South Airport (TFS) (TFS) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN) (TFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alicante to La Palma. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to La Palma is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €265 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alicante and La Palma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4hrs | €265($265) | every 30 mins | 1,982km (1,232 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 60m | €285($285) | 4 times a day | 2,322km (1,443 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 19h | €310($310) | once a week | 2,348km (1,459 miles) |
| Bus to Sevilla Coach Station, ferry | 2 days 20h | €280($280) | once a week | 2,452km (1,523 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 23h | €430($430) | twice a week | 2,497km (1,552 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, ferry | 2 days 14h | €345($345) | once a week | 2,725km (1,693 miles) |
| Train to Albacete, ferry | 2 days 15h | €310($310) | once a week | 2,492km (1,548 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 22h | €390($390) | twice a week | 2,295km (1,426 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alicante and La Palma
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Ferry operators
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Naviera Armas S.A.
Bus companies
Interbus
Union Ivkoni
Transportes Comes
Train operators
Airports near La Palma
The following major airports near La Palma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
La Palma Airport (SPC)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
- Distance
- 143km (89 miles) from La Palma
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from La Palma