There are 3 ways to get from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train, bus • 5h 10m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 27m
1 alternative option
Drive • 2h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar. However, there are services departing from Alicante Airport and arriving at Motilla del Palancar via Benidorm and Valencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Alicante Airport (ALC) and Motilla del Palancar is 184 km. The road distance is 244.8 km.
The best way to get from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar, including transfers.
Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Alicante Airport station.
Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Motilla del Palancar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar.
There are 10+ hotels available in Motilla del Palancar. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 184 km
- Duration: 5h 10m
What companies run services between Alicante Airport (ALC), Spain and Motilla del Palancar, Spain?
You can take a bus from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Motilla del Palancar via Benidorm and Valencia in around 6h 27m.

Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Alicante-Termino to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €30 - €40
- Promo+
- €36 - €39
- Flexible
- €50 - €65

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Alicante-Termino to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

- Phone
- 969 298520
- Website
- rubiocar.com
Bus from Cuenca to Motilla del Palancar
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- rubiocar.com

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Alicante Airport to Benidorm
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Benidorm to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- alsa.com

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Benidorm to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +34 982 29 29 00
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Valencia to Motilla del Palancar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Schedules at
- monbus.es
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