How to travel from Tenerife to Alicante, Spain
The distance between Tenerife and Alicante is around 1,866km (1,159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tenerife to Alicante by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alicante → Tenerife if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Alicante (ALC).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€140($140)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the bus to Murcia and then to Alicante.
- Duration2 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€340($340)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Alicante-Termino.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€375($375)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Huelva then drive to Alicante.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€560($565)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tenerife and Alicante
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tenerife to Alicante by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Tenerife and Alicante is around 1,866km (1,159 miles).
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tenerife and Alicante by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tenerife to Alicante is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Tenerife and Alicante is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tenerife and Alicante. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tenerife and Alicante. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tenerife and Alicante. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) and arrive at Alicante (ALC). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Tenerife and Alicante with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Iberia and Binter Canarias fly between Tenerife and Alicante. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) and and arrive into Alicante (ALC). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Tenerife to Alicante typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tenerife to Alicante. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tenerife to Alicante is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tenerife and Alicante
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 50m | €140($140) | every 30 mins | 1,866km (1,159 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 35m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 2,122km (1,318 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 25m | €240($240) | hourly | 2,303km (1,431 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 8h | €340($340) | once a week | 2,222km (1,381 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 4h | €375($375) | once a week | 2,599km (1,615 miles) |
| Ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, train | 2 days 4h | €340($340) | once a week | 2,366km (1,470 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 20h | €560($565) | twice a week | 2,052km (1,275 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tenerife and Alicante
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Bus companies
Interbus
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