How to travel from Tortosa to Alicante, Spain

The distance between Tortosa and Alicante is around 363km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tortosa 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.

👋 Also check out AlicanteTortosa if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Castellon and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Bus

Take the bus to Castellón de la Plana and then to Alicante.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alicante.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance363km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tortosa and Alicante

There are several options for getting from Tortosa to Alicante by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Tortosa and Alicante is around 363km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tortosa and Alicante by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tortosa to Alicante is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Tortosa and Alicante, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tortosa and Alicante. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tortosa to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castellon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Renfe run train services between Tortosa and Alicante. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Tortosa and Alicante. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tortosa to Alicante. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Castellón de la Plana. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

HIFE S.A., ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tortosa and Alicante. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tortosa to Alicante. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Tortosa and Alicante. The distance is around 363km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tortosa to Alicante is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tortosa and Alicante

Transport options from Tortosa to Alicante
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€100($100)
every 2 hours590km (366 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€135($135)
4 times a day810km (503 miles)
Train
4hrs
€38($38)
4 times a day379km (235 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€59($59)
every 20 mins472km (294 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€43($43)
on demand363km (226 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