How to travel from San Vicente de la Barquera to Alicante, Spain
The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from San Vicente de la Barquera 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 Alicante → San Vicente de la Barquera if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Alicante (ALC).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Madrid and then to Alicante.
- Duration11hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€80($80)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Santander then take the train to Alicante-Termino.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Vicente de la Barquera to Alicante by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (403 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Alicante is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Vicente de la Barquera to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
ALSA, Autobuses La Cantabrica, Autobuses Palomera S.A. and Bilman run regular bus services between San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante. Buses run once a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Vicente de la Barquera to Alicante. We recommend that you take the bus to Santander then fly from Santander (SDR) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Alicante is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 15m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 771km (479 miles) |
| Bus to Oviedo, Fly | 4h 55m | €125($125) | 5 times a day | 955km (593 miles) |
| Bus to Santander, plane | 5h 20m | €120($120) | 5 times a day | 790km (491 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 50m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 781km (485 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | €80($80) | once a week | 876km (544 miles) |
| Bus via Santander | 14hrs | €70($70) | twice daily | 997km (619 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 45m | €74($74) | once daily | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €160($160) | on demand | 869km (540 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between San Vicente de la Barquera and Alicante
Bus companies
Autobuses La Cantabrica
Autobuses Palomera S.A.
Bilman
Train operators
Airports near Alicante
The following major airports near Alicante offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Alicante
Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Alicante
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Alicante