- Must visit
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection and a historic building in the old town.
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
417 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Fuengirola to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fuengirola to Alicante will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 5 buses that leave Fuengirola for Alicante every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 417 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 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.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Fuengirola to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, and a flight costs an average of £53.
Distance: 417 km
Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£62 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Fuengirola to Alicante coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 Fuengirola | 5h50 | 15:50 Alicante | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:20 Fuengirola | 5h40 | 17:00 Alicante | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Fuengirola | 4h50 | 19:20 Alicante | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Fuengirola | 9h00 | 1:00 Alicante | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Fuengirola | 6h00 | 23:00 Alicante | 0 changesdirect |
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Buses from Fuengirola to Alicante run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £53 by flight.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:11, the last at 21:15. The fastest coach covers the 417 km distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 417 km |
Average bus duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 6:11 |
Last bus 21:15 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Alicante — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alicante trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection and a historic building in the old town.
Archaeological museum with well-presented exhibits from prehistory to the modern era, suitable for first-time visitors.
Museum devoted to Alicante’s Bonfires festival, with satirical figures and displays explaining a key local tradition.
Palm-lined seafront promenade with patterned paving, harbour views and easy access to the old town and marina.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, stairways and whitewashed houses climbing below the castle, ideal for slow walks and photos.
Urban beach and promenade beside the centre, popular for swimming, strolling and postcard views of the castle above.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked with rabbit, chicken and snails over vine cuttings. It is prized for its smoky flavour and festival roots.
Dry rice cooked in fish stock with cuttlefish, prawns and monkfish, often finished with aioli. A classic coastal dish across Alicante province.
Creamy rice with salt cod and cauliflower, especially linked to Lent and home cooking in Alicante. Simple ingredients give it a deeply local character.
Contemporary fine dining focused on tasting menus and seasonal Mediterranean cooking in an intimate setting in central Alicante.
Well-known central restaurant for refined Alicante rice dishes and seafood in a polished, modern setting near the marina.
Popular casual spot in the old town serving tapas, montaditos and local specialities in a lively, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain’s coast: hotels rise in summer, but dining, local transport and casual drinks stay reasonable for most tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés; taxi fares are usually rounded up.
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