There are 12 ways to get from Alicante to Rio by plane, train, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
best- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane ALC - GOA
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Levantotrain
9h 44m€116–244Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ALC - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Pavia to Levantotrain
10h 1m€72–242Train
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Pavia to Levantotrain Ic
21h 36m€247–416Train, ferry
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
- Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
23h 43m€172–341Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alicante to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
- Take the bus from Marseille to Genoabus
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
28h 47m€136–289Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane VLC - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
9h 37m€93–306Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ALC - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
- Take the train from Parma to Pontremolitrain
8h 50m€114–316Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane ALC - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Pavia to Levantotrain
9h 50m€94–321Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane VLC - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain
- Take the train from Parma to Pontremolitrain
10h 45m€125–340Train, bus
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain Eur / ...
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain
- Take the bus from Zaragoza to Genoabus
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
30h 2m€180–384Bus
- Take the bus from Alicante to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Speziabus BlaBlaCar Bus
30h 29m€174–313Drive 1,430.9 km
- Drive from Alicante to Riocar 1,430.9 km
14h 18m€226–327
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Rio is to fly and train which costs €70 - €250 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante to Rio is to fly and train which takes 8h 50m and costs €110 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Rio. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Sesta Godano via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli and La Spezia Via Chiodo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Rio. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Levanto via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Pavia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.
The distance between Alicante and Rio is 1151 km. The road distance is 1430.9 km.
The best way to get from Alicante to Rio without a car is to train which takes 21h 36m and costs €240 - €420.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Alicante to Rio, including transfers.
Alicante to Rio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Alicante station.
Alicante to Rio train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Alicante to Rio is to train which takes 21h 36m and costs €240 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 30h 29m.
What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Rio, Liguria, Italy?
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Rio via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Pavia, and Levanto in around 21h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alicante to Sesta Godano via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, La Spezia, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli, and La Spezia Via Chiodo in around 30h 29m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Pisa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Valencia Airport to Pisa International Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Valencia Airport to Pisa International Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Flights from Valencia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Valencia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Valencia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €95–150
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–210
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–250
- Website
- luxwing.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19–110
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Pavia to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Pavia to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Pavia to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Pontremoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Pontremoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Pavia to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Pavia to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Pavia to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estació del Nord to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Alicante to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zaragoza to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- terravision.eu
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–25
- Website
- https://www.terravision.eu/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Alicante to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- gnv.it
Ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- https://www.gnv.it/en
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
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
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Alicante to Rio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Alicante to Rio train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Rio is 1431 km. It takes approximately 14h 18m to drive from Alicante to Rio.
There are 4661+ hotels available in Rio.






















































