How to travel from Pamplona to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Pamplona 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 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Pamplona to Alicante by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Vitoria/Gasteiz then fly from Vitoria (VIT) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus via Zaragoza. Estación Bus. Av. Navarra 80

Take the bus to Zaragoza. Estación Bus. Av. Navarra 80 and then to Alicante.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance656km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pamplona and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Pamplona to Alicante by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Pamplona and Alicante is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (314 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Pamplona and Alicante by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pamplona to Alicante is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Pamplona and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pamplona and Alicante. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pamplona 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 5h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Pamplona and Alicante. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Pamplona and Alicante. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pamplona and Alicante with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 25m.

Bilman Bus, Conda S.A., ALSA, HIFE S.A. and Jimenez Movilidad run regular bus services between Pamplona and Alicante. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pamplona to Alicante. We recommend that you take the train to Vitoria/Gasteiz then fly from Vitoria (VIT) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Pamplona and Alicante. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pamplona to Alicante is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Pamplona to Alicante

Compare travel optionsbetween Pamplona and Alicante

Transport options from Pamplona to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€120($120)
every 3 hours662km (411 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€100($100)
twice daily931km (578 miles)
Train via Zaragoza-Delicias8h 40m
€66($66)
twice daily717km (445 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza. Estación Bus. Av. Navarra 80 + 1 similar
9hrs
€57($57)
once daily678km (422 miles)
Bus9h 25m
€44($44)
twice daily653km (406 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€78($78)
on demand656km (408 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