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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Alicante is to fly which costs €70 - €170 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Alicante is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €70 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Alicante station. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Alicante Central Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Athens to Alicante?

The distance between Athens and Alicante is 2183 km. The road distance is 3472.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Alicante without a car is to train and bus via Barcelona which takes 43h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Athens to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Alicante bus from?

Athens to Alicante bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Alicante?

The best way to get from Athens to Alicante is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Athens to Alicante bus arrive?

Athens to Alicante bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Alicante?

Alicante is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 7:37 AM in Athens and 6:37 AM in Alicante.

Can I drive from Athens to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Alicante is 3472 km. It takes approximately 35h 30m to drive from Athens to Alicante.

Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4084+ hotels available in Alicante.

Athens to Alicante - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Alicante by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane ATH - ALC
6h 49m
€70–164
Train, bus via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
43h 42m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
6. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
45h 53m
€309–575
Drive 3,472.5 km
1. Drive from Athens to Alicantecar 3,472.5 km
35h 30m
€614–886
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Alicante Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
2d 11h
€142–216
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Alicante Central Bus Stationbus
2d 12h
€149–225
Bus via Murcia
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Murcia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicantebus
2d 16h
€185–252

Athens to Alicante by bus

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2d 11hAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,183.2 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Alicante, Spain?

easyJet and Vueling Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Alicante Central Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop in around 2d 11h.

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