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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Alicante is to fly which costs €45 - €210 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €45 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Alicante via Basel Euroairport FR, Besançon - Viotte Hub and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Alicante?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Alicante?

The distance between Basel and Alicante is 1244 km. The road distance is 1472.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Alicante without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 16h 21m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Basel to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Alicante bus from?

Basel to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Alicante train from?

Basel to Alicante train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Alicante?

The best way to get from Basel to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €160 - €260 and takes 16h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 24h 12m.

Where does the Basel to Alicante bus arrive?

Basel to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.

Where does the Basel to Alicante train arrive?

Basel to Alicante train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Alicante is 1473 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Basel to Alicante.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Alicante?

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Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4083+ hotels available in Alicante.

Basel to Alicante - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Alicante by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BSL - ALC
5h 9m
€49–209
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
16h 21m
€169–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Besançonbus
2. Take the bus from Besançon - Viotte Hub to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Alicantebus
24h 12m
€107–158
Drive 1,472.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Alicantecar 1,472.9 km
15h 22m
€252–364
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane ZRH - ALC
6h 18m
€92–253
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane GVA - ALC
8h 2m
€107–267
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Baden-Badentrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane FKB - ALC
7h 28m
€74–350
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
17h 29m
€195–434
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
4. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Alicantebus
24h 45m
€109–318

Basel to Alicante by train

7Weekly Trains

16h 21mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,244.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Alicante, Spain?

easyJet flies from Basel (BSL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 16h 21m.

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