There are 5 ways to get from Alicante to Mar Menor by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train via Alicante-Termino
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Take the train from Alicante-Termino to Torre-Pacheco
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Alicante to Mar Menor
Drive
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Drive from Alicante to Mar Menor
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Mar Menor is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Mar Menor is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Mar Menor is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Mar Menor is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Alicante to Mar Menor is to taxi which costs €130 - €160 and takes 1h 5m.
The distance between Alicante and Mar Menor is 77 km. The road distance is 106.2 km.
The best way to get from Alicante to Mar Menor without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €20 - €26.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Alicante to Mar Menor, including transfers.
The best way to get from Alicante to Mar Menor is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €20 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 2h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Mar Menor is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Alicante to Mar Menor.
There are 209+ hotels available in Mar Menor. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 76.7 km
- Duration: 1h 57m
What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Mar Menor, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Gabriel to Torre-Pacheco twice daily. Tickets cost €11 - €15 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, BusbamSL operates a bus from Alicante to Torre Pacheco 6 times a week. Tickets cost €12 - €30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
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 San Gabriel to Torre-Pacheco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alicante-Termino to Torre-Pacheco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 902 22 72 72
- atencionaclientes@busbam.com
- Website
- busbam.com
Bus from Alicante to Torre Pacheco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €30
- Schedules at
- busbam.com
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- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- €130 - €160
Radio Tele Taxi Alicante
- Phone
- +34 965 10 16 11
- Website
- taxienalicante.com
Costa Blanca Taxi
- Phone
- +34 664 12 84 82
- Website
- costablancataxialicante.com
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