How to travel from Málaga to Alicante

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Málaga to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €76.

Distance: 391 km

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€55

Average price

Cheapest

€122

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€266

Average price

6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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30m

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6h 26m

Average total duration

5h 56m

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5h 36m

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2h 36m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.2 - 2.3kg

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from Málaga to Alicante

How to get from Málaga to Alicante by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Málaga to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    5:30 PM8h15
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    1:45 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    531One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    5:30 PM8h15
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    1:45 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    531One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1006 · IB1015
    5:35 PM3h20
    Malaga Airport
    8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    2661One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • iryo06089+Renfe AVLO05178
    7:50 AM11h44
    Málaga María Zambrano
    7:34 PMAlicante-Terminal
    621One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06089+AVE05182
    7:50 AM12h33
    Málaga María Zambrano
    8:23 PMAlicante-Terminal
    641One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06021+AVE05382
    11:24 AM10h04
    Málaga María Zambrano
    9:28 PMAlicante-Terminal
    751One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:00 PM8h30
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    11:30 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    531One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    12:00 PM7h00
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    7:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    541One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    9:30 PM7h15
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    4:45 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    541One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY2110 · VY1300
    6:00 AM3h45
    Malaga Airport
    9:45 AMAlicante Elche Airport
    1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2124 · VY1308
    10:45 PM9h40
    Malaga Airport
    8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport
    1671One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY2110 · VY1302
    6:00 AM8h35
    Malaga Airport
    2:35 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    1671One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Alicante

Travel to Alicante 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 Málaga to Alicante.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Alicante including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Alicante is a bus with an average price of €55.

This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Alicante:

A bus is €68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Alicante costing on average €122.

A bus is €211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Alicante costing on average €266.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 48m.

Train takes on average 5h 56m.

The Málaga to Alicante distance is approximately 391 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Alicante is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Alicante as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Alicante:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, SNCF OUIGO to go to Alicante by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Alicante by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, EMT Málaga to go to Alicante by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Benidorm, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
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