Alicante Airport Bus Service
Alicante Airport has excellent bus connections. The two main bus companies operating a service from Alicante Airport are Vectalia Alicante and Spain’s equivalent to the UK’s National Express, Alsa. All buses are of a high standard and come complete with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Please note
Due to strike action, there will be a limited bus service on Thu, 28/11 and Fri, 29/11/2024.
➤ Alicante Airport bus stop
➤ Where to buy bus tickets
➤ Bus connections from Alicante Airport
➤ Airport bus to Alicante City
➤ Airport bus to Elche and Arenales del Sol
➤ Airport bus to San Vicente and Santa Pola
➤ Alsa airport bus to Benidorm
➤ Alsa airport bus to Murcia
➤ Alsa airport bus to Calpe
➤ Alsa airport bus to Dénia
➤ Alsa airport bus to Javea
➤ Avanza bus to Torrevieja
Taking the bus from Alicante Airport
Where is the bus stop at Alicante Airport?
There is only one bus stop at Alicante Airport. This serves both, arriving and departing passengers. It is located right outside the departures area of the terminal on level 2. From arrivals, which is on the ground floor, you can reach the bus stops on level 2 via a lift, via an access ramp or via stairs.
Where can I buy bus tickets at Alicante Airport?
Unlike some airports where you must purchase your tickets in advance from a kiosk or machine, at Alicante Airport, you simply pay the driver when you get on the bus. Make sure you either have the exact fare or small enough bills, as the driver may not be able to give change for large banknotes.
Where Does the Bus Go From Alicante Airport?
Direct bus connections
From Alicante Airport there are the following direct bus connections:
| Bus Route | Bus number | Bus Company |
|---|---|---|
| Alicante Airport – Alicante city | C6 | Vectalia Alicante |
| Alicante Airport – Elche | 1A / 1B | Vectalia Alicante |
| Alicante Airport – Arenales del Sol | 1B | Vectalia Alicante |
| Alicante Airport – San Vicente del Raspeig | 8 | Vectalia Alicante |
| Alicante Airport – Santa Pola | 8 | Vectalia Alicante |
| Alicante Airport – Benidorm | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Murcia | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Calpe | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Dénia | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Javea | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Torrevieja | Costa Azul/Avanza |
Please see below for more information on these routes.
Bus connections to other destinations
The Alsa bus provides connections to Benitachell, Teulada, Benissa and Valencia but you will need to change buses.
For other destinations in Spain, take the C6 Aerobus to Alicante and change at the Alicante bus terminal.
Vectalia Alicante
This bus company provides direct routes from Alicante Airport to Alicante city, Elche, Arenales del Sol, San Vicente del Raspeig and Santa Pola. The Alicante City airport bus is clearly marked with a lighted sign that reads “Aeropuerto”. The buses are specially fitted out for travellers and have plenty of space for luggage.
Alicante Airport to Alicante City
The Alicante Aerobus route C6 runs 24 hours per day on 365 days a year between the airport and strategic locations in Alicante city. It stops at the main bus terminal near the port, the railway station, and at two stops close to the city tram. The travel time from the airport to the city is around 20 minutes. During the day, there is a bus every 20 minutes, at night-time, the C6 buses run hourly.
The journey into the city is pleasant, as it runs along the coastline and has excellent views of the sea. It is a good way to orientate yourself with the city of Alicante, providing you don’t get off at the first stop which is Alicante Bus Station.
Alicante Airport – Alicante City C6 Bus Route
Alicante Airport – Alicante City C6 bus timetable
Monday to Saturday
| From Airport | From Alicante (Plaza del Mar) | |
| Daytime | From 7:00am to 11:30pm every 20 minutes | From 6:20am to 10:05pm every 20 minutes |
| Nighttime | From 00:00am to 6:00 am every 60 minutes | From 11:30pm to 5:20am every 60 minutes |
Sundays and Bank Holidays
| From Airport | From Alicante (Plaza del Mar) | |
| Daytime | From 7:00am to 10:50pm every 20 minutes | From 6:20am to 10:05pm every 20 minutes |
| Nighttime | From 11:20pm to 6:00am every 60 minutes | From 10:40pm to 5:20am every 60 minutes |
How much is a bus ticket from the airport to Alicante city?
A ticket to or from Alicante airport costs €3.85 and is obtained by paying the driver on the bus.
See the link below for more information on the C6 bus:
Alicante Airport to Elche
The bus from the airport to Elche operates on route 1A. It runs every 60 minutes from the airport to the centre of Elche with stops at Torrellano, Elche industrial park and several places in the city. The journey time from the airport to Elche is 40 minutes.
Alicante Airport to Arenales del Sol
Route 1B takes you from Alicante Airport to Arenales del Sol in around 15 minutes.
How much is the bus ticket from Alicante Airport to Elche and to Arenales del Sol?
A one-way bus ticket for routes 1A and 1B costs from €1.55 and is payable to the bus driver.
Alicante Airport to San Vicente del Raspeig and Santa Pola
The Vectalia bus number 8 provides a direct connection between San Vicente del Raspeig and Santa Pola via Alicante Airport. However, the service runs very infrequently, so you will need to plan ahead. There are three bus connections per day from Monday to Friday, only one on Saturdays and no service on Sundays.
For more information on Vectalia Alicante buses, please visit their website:
For real-time information and notifications you may also want to download the Alicante bus app – please click below for more information:
Alsa Bus
The Alsa bus service provides direct connections to Benidorm, Murcia, Calpe, Dénia and Javea.
Alicante Airport to Benidorm
Alsa operates several buses per day to the popular holiday resort of Benidorm directly from Alicante Airport. The journey time from Alicante Airport to Benidorm bus station is 45 minutes and to the centre of Benidorm 55 minutes.
How much is a bus ticket from the airport to Benidorm?
A one-way ticket costs € 7.99 and is payable to the driver on the bus. You can also purchase tickets in advance by visiting the Alsa website.
Alicante Airport to Murcia
There are currently four buses a day from the airport to the pretty city of Murcia. The journey time on this direct connection is 55 minutes.
How much is a bus ticket from the airport to Murcia?
A one-way ticket costs € 5.95 and is payable to the driver on the bus. You can also purchase tickets in advance by visiting the Alsa website.
Alicante Airport to Calpe
There are several buses a day for the connection to Calpe, with a journey time of 1 hour and 55 minutes.
How much is a bus ticket from Alicante Airport to Calpe?
A single ticket to Calpe is € 11.11. You can buy this from the driver on the bus or in advance on the Alsa website.
Alicante Airport to Dénia
There are several direct buses a day. The fast connection drives straight through to Dénia, which takes around 1h and 30 minutes. Some of the buses have 4 stops on route and the journey time is around 1h and 55min.
How much is a bus ticket from Alicante Airport to Dénia?
A single ticket to Dénia is € 15.42, which can be purchased in advance on the Alsa website or from the driver on the bus.
Alicante Airport to Javea
Depending on the day you are travelling, there are between 3 and 4 direct buses per day to Javea. With 6 stops en route, the journey time is around 2 hours and 5 minutes. If you can’t catch a direct bus, you will have to change at Benidorm bus station. In this case, the journey time is between 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes, depending on your connection.
How much is a bus ticket from Alicante Airport to Javea?
The ticket to Javea can be purchased from the driver on the bus or on the Alsa website in advance. A single ticket for the direct bus connection is € 14.17.
For timetables, to buy an online ticket or for information about other Alsa bus routes, please see the Alsa website.
Costa Azul/Avanza Bus
Alicante Airport to Torrevieja
The Costa Azul bus provides a direct connection from the airport to Torrevieja. There are several buses a day, the journey time is one hour.
How much is a bus ticket from Alicante Airport to Torrevieja?
The price for a single ticket is € 7. Tickets can be bought from the driver on the bus or in advance online. For more information, for bus timetables, or to buy an online ticket, please see the Costa Azul/Avanza website.
Alternative Options
If there isn’t a direct bus connection to your travel destination or if you simply want to reduce your journey time, you may want to consider an airport transfer or the option of hiring a car from Alicante Airport. You can also find more information on the train and tram service in Alicante.
Bus photo courtesy of Flickr/SludgeG.