What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Basque Country is to bus which costs €60 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Basque Country is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Basque Country?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alicante and arriving at San Sebastián. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Alicante to Basque Country?

The distance between Alicante and Basque Country is 617 km. The road distance is 689.4 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Basque Country without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 8h 48m and costs €55 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Alicante to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Basque Country bus from?

Alicante to Basque Country bus services, operated by Jimenez Movilidad, depart from Alicante station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Basque Country train from?

Alicante to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Alicante to Basque Country is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €70 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Alicante to Basque Country bus arrive?

Alicante to Basque Country bus services, operated by Jimenez Movilidad, arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.

Where does the Alicante to Basque Country train arrive?

Alicante to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Basque Country is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Alicante to Basque Country.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to Basque Country?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Basque Country?

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Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1607+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Alicante to Basque Country - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Alicante to Basque Country by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe)

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Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Bilbao Airport
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1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ALC - BIO
3h 26m
€32–100
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
8h 48m
€58–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to San Sebastiánbus
10h 10m
€60–70
Drive 689.4 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 689.4 km
7h 44m
€109–157
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane ALC - EAS
5h 11m
€82–242
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VLC - BIO
5h 16m
€40–156
Bus via Zaragoza
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus
2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Mirandabus
3. Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
13h 5m
€48–85
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain
3. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
13h 50m
€69–228

Alicante to Basque Country by train

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Distance: 617.3 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Basque Country, Spain?

Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to San Sebastian/Donostia via Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 48m.

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