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.
➤ Alicante Airport bus stop
➤ Where to buy bus tickets
➤ Bus connections from Alicante Airport
➤ Airport bus to Alicante City
➤ Airport bus to San Vicente and Santa Pola
➤ Alicante Airport – Arenales del Sol
➤ Alicante Airport – Elche
➤ 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
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 | More info | C6 | Vectalia Alicante |
| Alicante Airport – Santa Pola (via El Altet + Arenales del Sol) | More info | 8 | Vectalia Alicante |
| Alicante Airport – San Vicente del Raspeig | More info | 8 | Vectalia Alicante |
| Alicante Airport – Arenales del Sol | More info | R10 | Avanza |
| Alicante Airport – Elche | More info | R11 | Avanza |
| Alicante Airport – Benidorm | More info | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Murcia | More info | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Calpe (via Altea) | More info | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Dénia | More info | Alsa | |
| Alicante Airport – Javea | More info | Alsa |
Please see below for more information on these routes.
Bus connections to other destinations
The Alsa bus also 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, Santa Pola (via El Altet + Arenales del Sol) and San Vicente del Raspeig.
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. The buses are specially fitted out for travellers and have plenty of space for luggage. The C6 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
| From Airport | From Alicante (Puerta del Mar) | |
| Daytime | From 6:57am to 11:44pm: 2 to 4 buses per hour | From 6:20am to 11:20pm: 2 to 4 buses per hour |
| Nighttime | From 00:00am to 7:00 am: 1 bus per hour | From 00:20pm to 6:20am: 1 bus per hour |
How much is a bus ticket from the airport to Alicante city?
A single ticket to or from Alicante airport costs €4.50 and is obtained by paying the driver on the bus.
See the link below for more information on the C6 bus:
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. On the way from the airport to Santa Pola, it also stops at El Altet, Arenales del Sol and Gran Alacant. 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:
Avanza buses
R10 Alicante Airport – Arenales del Sol (via L’Altet)
| Departs from | Weekdays | Weekends/Bank Holidays |
| Alicante Airport | Between the hours of 4:43am – 10:55pm every 50 – 55min | Between the hours of 4:30am – 10:45pm every 55 – 107min |
Journey time from Alicante Airport to Arenales del Sol: 20 minutes
See here for R10 bus route and timetable
R11 Alicante Airport – Elche (via Torrellano + Elche industrial park)
The bus from the airport to Elche operates on route R11. During the day it runs every 15 – 20 minutes.
| Departs from | Weekdays | Weekends/Bank Holidays |
| Alicante Airport | Between the hours of 5:19am – 10pm every 15-50min | Between the hours of 8:15am – 9:35pm every 80-110min |
| Elche | Between the hours of 4:17am – 9.20pm every 15-50min | Between the hours of 3:58am – 8:55pm every 80-110min |
See here for R11 bus route and timetable
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 € 6.13 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 (via Altea)
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.
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.