How to get to Benalmádena from Alicante

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Compare flight and coach for Alicante to Benalmádena

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Benalmádena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £241.

Distance: 410 km

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Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Benalmádena

Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Benalmádena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Benalmádena is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Benalmádena:

A coach is £190 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Benalmádena costing on average £241.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Benalmádena is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Benalmádena take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alicante and Benalmádena including taking a flight and coach.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 55m sooner (2h 50m by flight vs 4h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £241 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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Best day trips from Benalmádena by train

The most popular day trips by train from Benalmádena are Málaga. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Benalmádena on Omio.

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Day trip from Benalmádena to Málaga by train

Why visit Málaga for the day?

Málaga is an Andalusian coastal city known for Picasso, the Alcazaba and a lively old centre. It blends beaches, art and a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere with deep layers of Roman and Moorish history.

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FAQs: Alicante to Benalmádena

Travel to Benalmádena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Benalmádena.

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There are 2 options to travel between Alicante and Benalmádena including taking a flight and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Benalmádena is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Benalmádena:

A coach is £190 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Benalmádena costing on average £241.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Benalmádena is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Benalmádena take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 45m.

The Alicante to Benalmádena distance is approximately 410 km.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Benalmádena is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Benalmádena as scheduled services by flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Benalmádena:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Fuengirola, Terminal Fuengirola.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Benalmádena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa to go to Benalmádena by coach.
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways, Iberia Express, Eurowings to go to Benalmádena by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Benalmádena:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Benalmádena often also extend their vacation to go to Málaga, Marbella, Ronda, Gibraltar, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Benalmádena and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Alicante to Benalmádena, you can choose from several travel options including flight and coach.
In Benalmádena, enjoy panoramic views from the Benalmádena Cable Car and explore marine life at Sea Life Benalmádena aquarium. Take a boat trip for dolphin watching and stunning sea views, and experience the vibrant nightlife at Puerto Marina. Relax on sandy beaches ideal for sunbathing and water sports. Visit Benalmádena Pueblo for its traditional Andalusian architecture, stroll through Parque de la Paloma, and admire the intricate designs of Castillo de Colomares. Discover exotic butterflies at the Butterfly Park and enjoy the Moorish architecture of Bil-Bil Castle by the sea.
A stay of 3 to 4 days in Benalmádena is ideal to explore its beaches, visit the Butterfly Park, and experience the Sea Life Aquarium, while also enjoying leisure time at the Marina.

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