How to travel from Almería to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Almería and Alicante is around 292km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Almeria (LEI) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated byIberia+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Alicante.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)

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Train

Take the train to Alcazar De San Juan then Albacete and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance292km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Almería and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Almería to Alicante by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Almería and Alicante is around 292km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Almería and Alicante by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Almería to Alicante is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Almería and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Almería and Alicante. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Almería to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alcazar De San Juan and Albacete. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Almería and Alicante. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Almería and Alicante. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Almería and Alicante with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 45m.

ALSA, Dary Commerce and FlixBus run regular bus services between Almería and Alicante. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Almería and Alicante. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and arrive at Alicante (ALC) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Almería to Alicante. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Almería to Alicante typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and and arrive into Alicante (ALC).

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 Almería and Alicante. The distance is around 292km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Almería to Alicante is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Almería and Alicante

Transport options from Almería to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
€235($235)
every 30 mins798km (496 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€29($29)
every 4 hours302km (188 miles)
Bus via Murcia4h 35m
€10($10)
once a week298km (185 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€63($63)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€54($54)
on demand292km (182 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