Rome2Rio

How to get fromAlicante to Algarveby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Algarve

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Alicante to Algarve by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain train Ave
    3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Tavirabus bus
    4. Take the train from Tavira to Tunestrain train Re / ...
    11h 38m
    €160–311

  2. Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane ALC - FAO
    9h 24m
    €73–156

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)bus bus ALSA - Gan-Sev
    2. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Farobus bus
    17h 45m
    €76–138

  4. Drive 814.4 km

    1. Drive from Alicante to Algarvecar car 814.4 km
    8h 30m
    €129–186

  5. Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Seville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane ALC - SVQ
    2. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Farobus bus
    8h 19m
    €107–226

  6. Train, bus via Ciudad Real

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Ciudad Real-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain train Ave
    3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus bus
    14h 7m
    €107–222

  7. Bus via Algeciras

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Algecirasbus bus Alsa
    2. Take the bus from Algeciras Puerto to Albufeirabus bus
    20h 37m
    €87–170

  8. Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane ALC - LIS
    2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train
    8h 12m
    €113–276

  9. Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane plane VLC - SVQ
    3. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Farobus bus
    10h 24m
    €108–250

  10. Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Faro Airport

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane plane VLC - FAO
    11h 14m
    €99–230

  11. Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane VLC - LIS
    3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Tunestrain train
    10h 7m
    €129–320

Alicante to Algarve by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alicante to Algarve.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,156.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Alte - Fonte Pequena via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses, Faro - Terminal Rodoviário, and Terminal Rodoviário de Loulé in around 17h 45m. Alternatively, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and three other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Portugal

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers