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

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Alicante by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane ZRH - ALC
    5h 13m
    €85–241

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    17h 39m
    €251–397

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    23h 33m
    €188–287

  4. Drive  1,517.2 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Alicantecar car 1,517.2 km
    15h 16m
    €273–394

  5. Train to Basel, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BSL - ALC
    6h 13m
    €86–268

  6. Fly Zurich Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane ZRH - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    7h 56m
    €100–286

  7. Train, bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    19h 32m
    €261–468

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Alicantebus bus FlixBus N1131 / ...
    24h 45m
    €137–205

Zurich to Alicante by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,283.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alicante, Spain?

Swiss and Vueling Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 39m.

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