How to travel from Alicante to Palamos, Spain

The distance between Alicante and Palamos is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alicante to Palamos 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 PalamosAlicante if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Palamós.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Girona.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona and then to Palamós.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Palamós.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance625km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alicante and Palamos

There are several options for getting from Alicante to Palamos by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Alicante and Palamos is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Alicante and Palamos by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alicante to Palamos is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and Palamos, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and Palamos. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alicante to Palamos. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants and Girona. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Renfe, Renfe SNCF and Renfe AVE run train services between Alicante and Palamos. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Palamos. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alicante to Palamos. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

ALSA, FlixBus, Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord and Moventis run regular bus services between Alicante and Palamos. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 10h 50m 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 Palamos. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Palamós. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Palamos is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Palamos. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) 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 Palamos. The distance is around 625km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to Palamos is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alicante and Palamos

Transport options from Alicante to Palamos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€74($74)
every 3 hours552km (343 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
€95($95)
5 times a day620km (385 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€150($150)
4 times a day677km (420 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€60($60)
5 times a day689km (428 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€74($74)
on demand625km (389 miles)

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Airports near Palamos

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

GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Palamos
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Palamos
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Palamos