How to get from Málaga to Alicante
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Málaga to Alicante. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 392 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
392 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €25Checked Sep 7 | 4h 25m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €73Reading date not recorded | 7h 05m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €73Reading date not recorded | 12h 30m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Sep 74h 25m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€73Reading date not recorded7h 05m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€73Reading date not recorded12h 30m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Málaga to Alicante: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Málaga Airport → Valencia Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 15m - 2Valencia Airport → Alicantebus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Málaga to Alicante
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€52October 2026
€52Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairMálaga Airport-Valencia AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusValencia Airport-AlicanteBook →
IberiaMálaga-Madrid, Madrid-AlicanteSee live options and dates →
RenfeMálaga-Madrid, Madrid-AlicanteBook →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Valencia, Valencia-AlicanteBook →City transitMálaga-Málaga, Madrid-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, Iberia, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Málaga to Alicante works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Málaga to Valencia, about 1h 15m. Transfer in Valencia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Alicante (2h 10m). In total it's roughly €25 over 4h 25m, 1 transfer.
Málaga to Alicante: common questions
How long does it take to get from Málaga to Alicante?
The most useful route takes about 4h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Alicante from Málaga?
About 392 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Málaga to Alicante cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €25 to €203. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Málaga to Alicante?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 25m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Málaga to Alicante?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 4h 25m. About 1h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Málaga to Alicante?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, Iberia, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit.
Can you get from Málaga to Alicante without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga to Alicante?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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