What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Albufeira?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Albufeira is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Albufeira?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Albufeira is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs €70 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Albufeira?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Albufeira. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Alicante to Albufeira?

The distance between Alicante and Albufeira is 1145 km. The road distance is 813.8 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Albufeira without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Albufeira without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 36m and costs €130 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Albufeira?

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Alicante to Albufeira, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Albufeira bus from?

Alicante to Albufeira bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Bus or fly from Alicante to Albufeira?

The best way to get from Alicante to Albufeira is to bus which takes 15h and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Alicante to Albufeira bus arrive?

Alicante to Albufeira bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Albufeira?

Albufeira is 1h behind Alicante. It is currently 6:52 PM in Alicante and 5:52 PM in Albufeira.

Can I drive from Alicante to Albufeira?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Albufeira is 814 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Alicante to Albufeira.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Albufeira?

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Where can I stay near Albufeira?

There are 9593+ hotels available in Albufeira.

Alicante to Albufeira - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Alicante to Albufeira by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
2. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
10h 36m
€137–266
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Seville Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane ALC - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
7h 45m
€69–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)bus ALSA - Gan-Sev
2. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus
15h
€72–130
Drive 813.8 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Albufeiracar 813.8 km
8h 21m
€130–188
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane ALC - FAO
7h 26m
€70–156
Train, bus via Ciudad Real
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Ciudad Real-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
11h 59m
€102–203
Train, bus via Tavira
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
2. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Tavirabus
4. Take the train from Tavira to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain Re / ...
12h 4m
€139–269
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane ALC - LIS
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus
7h 49m
€80–243
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane VLC - FAO
9h 16m
€101–230
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane VLC - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
9h 51m
€78–180

Alicante to Albufeira by train and bus

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10h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,145.1 km
Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Albufeira, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses in around 15h. Alternatively, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and three other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO) twice daily.

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