What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Potes?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Potes is to bus which costs €70 - €90 and takes 15h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Potes?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Potes is to fly and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Potes?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Potes. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Potes via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Cabezón de la Sal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Alicante to Potes?

The distance between Alicante and Potes is 949 km. The road distance is 796.9 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Potes without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Potes without a car is to bus via Madrid Airport (MAD) which takes 13h 35m and costs €75 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Potes?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Alicante to Potes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Potes bus from?

Alicante to Potes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Alicante station.

Where does the Alicante to Potes bus arrive?

Alicante to Potes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Potes?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Potes is 797 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Alicante to Potes.

Where can I stay near Potes?

There are 413+ hotels available in Potes.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Alicante to Potes by train, car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid ChamartínAve
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to ReinosaAlv / ...
3. Drive from Reinosa to Potes
8h 28m
€60–157
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ALC - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
3. Take the bus from Santander to Potes
9h 15m
€47–130
Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Cabezon De La Sal
3. Take the bus from Cabezón de la Sal to Potes
13h 35m
€77–174
Drive 796.9 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Potes796.9 km
8h 43m
€127–183
Fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander Airport (SDR)ALC - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander to Potes
6h 56m
€62–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to SantanderAlv
2. Take the bus from Santander to Potes
11h 3m
€62–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Santander Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Santander to Potes
15h 45m
€72–88
Fly to Asturias Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Asturias Airport (OVD)ALC - OVD
2. Take the bus from [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Salidas [CTA 20118] to [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo FL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 01549]
3. Take the bus from Oviedo to Unquera
4. Take the bus from Unquera to Potes
8h 43m
€62–181

Alicante to Potes by bus

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13h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 948.6 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Potes, Spain?

You can take a bus from Alicante to Potes via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), Cabezon De La Sal, and Cabezón de la Sal in around 13h 35m.

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