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What is the best way to travel from Malaga to Alicante?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Alicante from Malaga. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 0m
£28
£32
36
Car
5h 0m
£23
£24
4
Flight
3h 50m
£25
£81
26

What is the cheapest way to reach Alicante from Malaga?

You can get to Alicante with just £23 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £30
tomorrow
from £42
Friday
from £30
Saturday
from £28
Sunday
from £23
Monday
from £25
Tuesday
from £28

    Cheapest Buses today

  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    19:00
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Air Bagan
    10h 25m
    0
    11:00
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    21:25
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £34
  • Vueling Airlines
    6h 40m
    0
    13:15
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    19:55
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 25m
    0
    11:10
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    19:35
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £61
  • Aeronova
    7h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    16:20
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £69

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £42
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £42
  • ALSA
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    19:00
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £42
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    14:15
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    21:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £42

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    25h 50m
    0
    21:10
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    23:00
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £51
  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 55m
    0
    06:30
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    17:25
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £55
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 30m
    0
    11:15
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    19:45
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £64
  • Iberia Express
    23h 20m
    0
    09:15
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    08:35
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from £70

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Málaga Airport
    21:00
    Alicante
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £23
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    16:00
    Málaga Airport
    21:20
    Alicante
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    14:30
    Málaga Airport
    19:50
    Alicante
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Aeronova
    23h 40m
    0
    08:30
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    08:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £56
  • Ryanair
    6h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    15:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £65
  • Vueling Airlines
    6h 0m
    0
    09:10
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    15:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Iberia Express
    3h 50m
    0
    09:15
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    13:05
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from £121

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    15h 35m
    0
    07:10
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    22:45
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £25
  • Vueling Airlines
    7h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    13:50
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £37
  • Aeronova
    11h 5m
    0
    21:05
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    08:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £43
  • Iberia Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:20
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    20:55
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from £48
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    14:15
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    21:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28

What are the fastest trips from Malaga to Alicante?

You can get to Alicante from Malaga in just 3h 50m with a Flight from Iberia Express. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 6h 25m
tomorrow
from 7h 0m
Friday
from 7h 15m
Saturday
from 7h 15m
Sunday
from 3h 50m
Monday
from 7h 10m
Tuesday
from 7h 15m

    Fastest Flights today

  • Ryanair
    6h 25m
    0
    10:55
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    17:20
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £76
  • Vueling Airlines
    6h 40m
    0
    13:15
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    19:55
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Aeronova
    7h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    16:20
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £69
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 25m
    0
    11:10
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    19:35
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £61
  • Fastest Buses today

  • ALSA
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    19:00
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • ALSA
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    19:00
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £42
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    14:15
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    21:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £42
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £42
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    15:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    23:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £42

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 30m
    0
    11:15
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    19:45
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £64
  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 55m
    0
    06:30
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    17:25
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £55
  • Aeronova
    15h 10m
    0
    17:00
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    08:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £138
  • Iberia Express
    23h 20m
    0
    09:15
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    08:35
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from £70

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Iberia Express
    3h 50m
    0
    09:15
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    13:05
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from £121
  • Vueling Airlines
    6h 0m
    0
    09:10
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    15:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Ryanair
    6h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    15:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £65
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    20h 10m
    0
    13:00
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    09:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £382
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Málaga Airport
    21:00
    Alicante
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £23
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    16:00
    Málaga Airport
    21:20
    Alicante
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 20m
    0
    14:30
    Málaga Airport
    19:50
    Alicante
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Vueling Airlines
    7h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    13:50
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £37
  • Iberia Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:20
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    20:55
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from £48
  • Air Europa
    7h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    16:20
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from £88
  • Aeronova
    11h 5m
    0
    21:05
    Málaga Airport
    Malaga Airport
    08:10
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    Alicante/Elche Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £43
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £30
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • ALSA
    7h 15m
    0
    21:30
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    04:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    7h 30m
    0
    14:15
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    21:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    16:30
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
  • ALSA
    8h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Malaga
    Bus Station
    09:45
    Alicante
    Coach Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £28
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Malaga to Alicante

What are the most popular stations in Malaga and Alicante?

In Malaga, you will usually depart from Bus Station, Hospital Clínico or Carlos Haya, while in Alicante you will be arriving at Coach Station, Elche Av/Elx Av Train Station or San Isidro - Albatera - Catral, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Alicante from Malaga? With 8 connections between 1 Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Malaga and Alicante, you can pay as low as £23 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Iberia Express: you will get to Alicante in just 3h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Malaga and Alicante are ALSA, BlaBlaCar and Vueling Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Malaga and Alicante is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salinas (MA) or to Sant Vicent del Raspeig, and look at flights from Málaga Airport, and landing at Alicante/Elche Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Malaga to Alicante?

The most popular companies between Malaga and Alicante, are ALSA, BlaBlaCar and Vueling Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: ALSA

Airlines: Vueling Airlines, Aeronova, Ryanair and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Malaga to Alicante

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Malaga to Alicante. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Malaga to Alicante

How can I reach Alicante from Malaga?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Alicante from Malaga.

How far is Alicante from Malaga?

The distance between Malaga and Alicante is 390.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Malaga and Alicante?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 66 kgs, and a flight 96 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Malaga to Alicante?

You can get to Alicante with just £23 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Alicante in just 3h 50m with a Flight from Iberia Express.

More routes to Malaga and to Alicante

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Malaga and to Alicante. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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