How to get from Málaga to Alicante
A real 3-leg route: bus, train. Door to door 7h 05m, from €203.
We compared the ways to travel from Málaga to Alicante. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 05m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 392 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → MálagabusCity transit·10m
- 2Málaga → Madridtrain
Renfe·2h 50m - 3Madrid → AlicantetrainRenfe·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Málaga to Alicante works
Start with a City transit bus from Málaga to Málaga, about 10 min. Transfer in Málaga and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (2h 50m). Transfer in Madrid and continue by Renfe train on to Alicante (2h 30m). In total it's roughly €203 over 7h 5m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Alicante
DepartureMálagaChange hereMálaga
Change hereMadridWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Málaga to Alicante
On this route you travel with City transit, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Málaga to Alicante: common questions
How long does it take to get from Málaga to Alicante?+−
The most useful route takes about 7h 05m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €203. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Málaga to Alicante?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, Renfe.
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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