How to travel from Cádiz to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and Alicante is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cádiz 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 AlicanteCádiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia and then to Alicante.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance678km (421 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to Alicante by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Cádiz and Alicante is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (342 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Cádiz and Alicante by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Alicante is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cádiz and Alicante. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cádiz to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Albacete. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cádiz and Alicante. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Cádiz and Alicante. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cádiz to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

ALSA, Transportes Comes, FlixBus and Interbus run regular bus services between Cádiz and Alicante. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cádiz to Alicante. We recommend that you take the train to La Parra then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Cádiz and Alicante. The distance is around 678km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to Alicante is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cádiz and Alicante

Transport options from Cádiz to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€195($195)
every 4 hours897km (557 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, Fly3h 40m
€90($90)
hourly653km (406 miles)
Train to Sevilla-Santa Justa, plane5h 20m
€100($100)
5 times a day876km (544 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€78($78)
once daily880km (547 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
€76($76)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€80($80)
on demand678km (421 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