How to get to Alicante from Basel

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Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £140, while a flight costs an average of £639.

Distance: 1215 km

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£639

Average Price

£140

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Cheapest

£370

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 17m

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25h 13m

Average total duration

24h 43m

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30m

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14h 34m

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3.6 - 7.3kg

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1.2 - 3.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Alicante is a coach with an average price of £140.

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

A coach is £498 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Alicante costing on average £639.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 17m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Alicante including taking a train, coach and flight.
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 10h 17m sooner (4h 17m by flight vs 14h 34m by car). Tickets start at around £639 compared to roughly £370 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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from Basel to Alicante

How to get to Alicante from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Basel to Alicante is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:1527h55
    Basel, Bahnhof
    9:10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    £1441One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:1527h55
    Basel, Bahnhof
    9:10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    £1441One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • KLMKL1944 · KL1539
    10:156h10
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    16:25Alicante Elche Airport
    £4271One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:4526h20
    Basel, Bahnhof
    16:05Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    £1521One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:2536h45
    Basel, Bahnhof
    12:10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    £2021One-way
    2 changes
  • KLMKL1942 · KL1539
    6:309h55
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    16:25Alicante Elche Airport
    £2181One-way
    1 change
  • Air DolomitiLH1209+LufthansaLH1126+Renfe EUROMED01181
    6:0017h40
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    23:40Alicante-Terminal
    £2741One-way
    2 changes
  • Air DolomitiLH1209+LufthansaLH1126+Renfe EUROMED01161
    6:0015h33
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    21:33Alicante-Terminal
    £2931One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Basel to Alicante

Travel to Alicante 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 Basel to Alicante.

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There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Alicante including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Alicante is a coach with an average price of £140.

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

A coach is £498 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Alicante costing on average £639.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 17m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 13m.

The Basel to Alicante distance is approximately 1215 km.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Alicante is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Alicante:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, KLM, easyJet to go to Alicante by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Alicante by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Alicante:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Benidorm, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Basel to Alicante, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Alicante, you can enjoy Postiguet Beach for sunbathing and swimming, take a day trip to Tabarca Island for snorkelling and exploration, and visit the bustling Alicante Central Market for local delicacies. Explore the impressive Canelobre Caves and take a scenic boat tour along the Costa Blanca coastline. Among the best sights are Santa Bárbara Castle, offering panoramic city and sea views, the picturesque Explanada de España promenade, the Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Basilica of Santa Maria. For hiking and stunning city views, head to Mount Benacantil.
Three to four days in Alicante is usually enough to explore its beaches, historical sites, and local cuisine.

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