How to travel from Mataró to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Mataró and Alicante is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Ronda de la Universitat then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Bus

Take the bus to Alicante.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Bus and Tram

Take the bus to Benidorm Central Bus Station then take a tram to Mercado.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance559km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mataró and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Mataró to Alicante by bus, plane, train, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Mataró and Alicante is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (269 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Mataró and Alicante by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mataró to Alicante is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataró and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mataró and Alicante. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Ronda de la Universitat then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mataró and Alicante. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mataró to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona Plaça de Tetuan and Barcelona. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Mataró and Alicante. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mataró to Alicante. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Ronda de la Universitat then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Mataró and Alicante. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataró to Alicante is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mataró and Alicante

Transport options from Mataró to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€79($79)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
€84($84)
every 20 mins530km (329 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€33($33)
4 times a day566km (352 miles)
Bus and Tram
9h 15m
€35($35)
6 times a week569km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand559km (347 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