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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palma to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £103, while a flight costs an average of £200.
Distance: 303 km
Most popular Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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£200 Average Price | £103 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Palma to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palma to Alicante:
A ferry is £98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palma to Alicante costing on average £200.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 16m.
You'll arrive about 6h 26m sooner (2h 18m by flight vs 8h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £200 compared to roughly £14 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.
How to get to Alicante from Palma by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Palma to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Alicante are Murcia, Benidorm, Tabarca, Elche and Valencia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Alicante on Omio.
Murcia is known for its Baroque cathedral, fertile huerta and easy-going southern Spanish character. Historic streets, lively plazas and a strong local food culture give the city a relaxed but sociable feel.
Benidorm is known for its tall seafront skyline, wide beaches and energetic nightlife. It mixes a modern resort feel with an old town that still hints at its fishing-village past.
Elche is best known for the UNESCO-listed Palmeral of Elche, whose vast palm grove gives the city an unusual oasis-like feel. Its character also reflects a mix of Arab heritage, the Mystery Play of Elche and a long shoemaking tradition.
Valencia pairs a historic old town with beaches and striking modern design. Famous as the birthplace of paella, it feels relaxed yet lively, with markets, orange trees and the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.
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 Palma to Alicante.
This is compared to other travel options from Palma to Alicante:
A ferry is £98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palma to Alicante costing on average £200.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palma and Alicante as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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