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Compare bus and flight for Alicante to Marbella
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Marbella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, and a flight costs an average of €80.
Distance: 439 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€62 Average price Cheapest | €181 Average price |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Alicante to Marbella by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Alicante to Marbella is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Marbella
Travel to Marbella easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Marbella.

There are 2 ways to get from Alicante to Marbella: coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Marbella from Alicante is a flight with an average price of €56.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Marbella:
A flight is €3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Alicante to Marbella costing on average €59.
The fastest way to get to Marbella from Alicante is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Getting to Marbella by coach takes 8 h 40 min on average.
Marbella is approximately 438 km away from Alicante.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Marbella is:
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Alicante and Marbella as scheduled services by coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Alicante to Marbella:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Marbella, Estación de Autobuses.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Alicante to Marbella:
- You can travel by coach to Marbella from Alicante with Alsa, and you can find Alsa Alicante to Marbella tickets for €59 on Omio.
- You can travel by plane from Alicante to Marbella with Vueling Airlines, and you can find Vueling Airlines Alicante to Marbella tickets for €56 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Marbella with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Alsa 3 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Marbella as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Marbella from Alicante.
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