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Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £144 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £144, while a flight costs an average of £442.
Distance: 1242 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£442 Average Price | £144 Average Price Cheapest | £356 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 39m Average total duration 27h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Alicante:
A coach is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Alicante costing on average £442.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 39m.
You'll arrive about 11h 23m sooner (3h 58m by flight vs 15h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £442 compared to roughly £356 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Alicante
How to get to Alicante from Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB630 · IB101514:456h10Zurich Airport20:55Alicante Elche Airport£911One-way1 change
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IB630 · IB101514:456h10Zurich Airport20:55Alicante Elche Airport£911One-way1 change
Fastest
LX21749:202h25Zurich Airport11:45Alicante Elche Airport£1881One-way0 changes
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus20:2536h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:10Alicante, Estación de Autobuses£1081One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:2542h40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)16:05Alicante, Estación de Autobuses£1411One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:4531h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)16:05Alicante, Estación de Autobuses£1651One-way2 changes
IB634 · IB10157:3013h25Zurich Airport20:55Alicante Elche Airport£911One-way1 change
IB628 · IB101511:509h05Zurich Airport20:55Alicante Elche Airport£1121One-way1 change
VY6249 · VY130821:1011h15Zurich Airport8:25Alicante Elche Airport£1151One-way1 change
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Best day trips from Alicante by ferry
The most popular day trips by ferry from Alicante are Tabarca, Murcia, Benidorm, Elche and Valencia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Alicante on Omio.


Day trip from Alicante to Murcia by ferry
Why visit Murcia for the day?
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.

Day trip from Alicante to Benidorm by ferry
Why visit Benidorm for the day?
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.

Day trip from Alicante to Elche by ferry
Why visit Elche for the day?
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.

Day trip from Alicante to Valencia by ferry
Why visit Valencia for the day?
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 Zurich to Alicante:
A coach is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Alicante costing on average £442.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 39m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Alicante as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Swiss, Vueling, Iberia, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Europa, Edelweiss Air, Transavia France, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, ITA to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Alicante by coach.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
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