There are 11 ways to get from Switzerland to Alicante by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Geneva International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane GVA - ALC
5h€78–251Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MXP - ALC
6h 22m€28–162Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
18h 14m€246–466Bus
- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus BlaBlaCar Bus
25h 38m€109–181Drive 1,517.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Alicantecar 1,517.2 km
15h 16m€274–395Fly Zurich Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane ZRH - ALC
5h 13m€85–240Fly Basel to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BSL - ALC
5h 10m€79–239Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BGY - ALC
7h€83–331Fly Geneva International Airport to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane GVA - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
7h 34m€88–276Train via Avignon
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
18h 46m€276–411Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus
- Take the bus from Freiburg to Barcelonabus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
27h 58m€148–231
Switzerland to Alicante by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Alicante is to train and fly which costs €28 - €170 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h and costs €75 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
The distance between Switzerland and Alicante is 1056 km. The road distance is 1517.2 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 18h 14m and costs €240 - €470.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Switzerland to Alicante, including transfers.
Switzerland to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Switzerland to Alicante train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €470 and takes 18h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 25h 38m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Alicante, Spain?
easyJet and Vueling Airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 18h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Switzerland to Alicante train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Alicante is 1517 km. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Switzerland to Alicante.
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