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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £183 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £183, while a flight costs an average of £396.
Distance: 1558 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£396 Average Price | £183 Average Price Cheapest | £397 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 32h 1m Average total duration 31h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Alicante:
A coach is £213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Alicante costing on average £396.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 1m.
You'll arrive about 16h 8m sooner (3h 38m by flight vs 19h 46m by car) and save roughly £2 compared to fuel and tolls (£396 vs £397). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
How to get to Alicante from Rotterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Alicante is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Alicante are Benidorm, Tabarca, Murcia, Elche and Valencia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Alicante on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Alicante:
A coach is £213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Alicante costing on average £396.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Alicante as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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