The cheapest and fastest coaches from Alicante to Marbella
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
4
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Alicante to Marbella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Marbella will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 4 buses that leave Alicante for Marbella every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 439 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare coach and flight for Alicante to Marbella
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Marbella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 439 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£57 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Alicante to Marbella bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Marbella coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 13:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 22:45 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 20:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h40 | 04:55 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Normal | 00:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 08:15 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alicante to Marbella
Buses from Alicante to Marbella run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £56 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 439 km distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 439 km |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Alicante to MarbellaYou can travel by bus between Alicante to Marbella with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as £56. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Alicante to Marbella coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Marbella by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marbella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Marbella, Estación de Autobuses, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alicante and Marbella
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
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