How to travel from Málaga to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Málaga and Alicante is around 474km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Málaga 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Alicante.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance474km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Málaga to Alicante by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Málaga and Alicante is around 474km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Málaga and Alicante by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Málaga to Alicante is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Alicante. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and Alicante. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Málaga and Alicante. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Málaga and Alicante with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 7h 50m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Málaga and Alicante. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to Alicante. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Málaga and Alicante. The distance is around 474km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Alicante is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Alicante

Transport options from Málaga to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
€100($100)
every 3 hours797km (495 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€130($130)
5 times a day1,003km (623 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
€50($50)
4 times a day493km (306 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€56($56)
on demand474km (294 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