How to travel from Granada to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Granada and Alicante is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Granada 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 AlicanteGranada if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Granada (GRX) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated byIberia+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Alicante.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance350km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Granada and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Granada to Alicante by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Granada and Alicante is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Granada and Alicante by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Granada to Alicante is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Granada and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Granada and Alicante. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Granada to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Granada and Alicante. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Granada and Alicante. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Granada and Alicante with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 35m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Granada and Alicante. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Granada and Alicante. Flights depart from Granada (GRX) and arrive at Alicante (ALC) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Granada to Alicante. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Granada to Alicante typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Granada (GRX) 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 Granada and Alicante. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Granada to Alicante is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Granada and Alicante

Transport options from Granada to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 5m
€180($180)
hourly757km (471 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€40($40)
4 times a day368km (229 miles)
Train
6hrs
€140($140)
twice daily1,059km (658 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€42($42)
on demand350km (217 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