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

The cheapest way to get from València to Alicante is to bus via Valencia which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from València to Alicante is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €35 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between València and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from València to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Pg. de Ramón Berenguer III, 55/Pere III El Cerimoniós and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between València and Alicante?

No, there is no direct train from València to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Mataró and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from València to Alicante?

The distance between València and Alicante is 463 km. The road distance is 536.2 km.

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

The best way to get from València to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from València to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the València to Alicante bus from?

València to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where do I catch the València to Alicante train from?

València to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from València to Alicante?

The best way to get from València to Alicante is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Valencia, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the València to Alicante bus arrive?

València to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.

Where does the València to Alicante train arrive?

València to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Can I drive from València to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between València to Alicante is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from València to Alicante.

Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4661+ hotels available in Alicante.

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There are 6 ways to get from València to Alicante by bus, plane, train (Renfe), car, or train

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Bus, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
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1. Take the bus from Pg. de Ramón Berenguer III, 55/Pere III El Cerimoniós to Barcelonabus
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BCN - ALC
4h 35m
€38–129
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
8h 10m
€71–124
Bus via Valencia
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus Alsa / ...
2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus Alsa - 710 / ...
9h 1m
€48–74
Drive 536.2 km
1. Drive from València to Alicantecar 536.2 km
5h 41m
€84–122
Fly to Valencia Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane BCN - VLC
2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
7h 11m
€83–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 32m
€50–94

València to Alicante by foot, bus, and train (Renfe)

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Distance: 462.8 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between València, Spain and Alicante, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Pg. de Ramón Berenguer III, 55/Pere III El Cerimoniós, Gran Vía - Pl. Tetuán, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, and Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 9h 1m.

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How to get fromValència to Alicanteby bus, plane, train (Renfe), car, or train

There are 6 ways to get from València to Alicante by bus, plane, train (Renfe), car, or train

Bus, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

Train (Renfe)

Bus via Valencia

Drive 536.2 km

Fly to Valencia Airport, train

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