City in Costa Blanca, Spain
Getting around Alicante
How to get around Alicante
The center is walkable and the TRAM links the beach, Playa de San Juan and Benidorm. Buses fill the rest, and trains run to Valencia and Murcia.
Ways to get around Alicante
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| TRAM Alicante | About 1.40–3 EUR | Lines to Playa de San Juan, El Campello and Benidorm |
| Alicante buses (Vectalia) | About 1.40 EUR | City routes; C-6 airport bus |
| Taxi | Short trip about 6–12 EUR | Metered; ranks at the station and Plaza Luceros |
| Renfe and Euromed trains | From about 20 EUR to Valencia | 1.5–2 h to Valencia; AVE to Madrid |
Ride-hailing apps in Alicante
A 5 km ride costs about €6–12 ($6.8–13.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Cars and some taxis in the city and airport |
| Cabify | Reliable in the city |
| Bolt | Often cheaper; fewer drivers late at night |
- Metered taxis are cheap and easy at ranks and the airport. Prices to Playa de San Juan are low.
Arriving in Alicante
Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández (ALC)
Bus C-6 about 4 EUR, 25–30 min to the center; taxi about 20–25 EUR, 15–20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable but unnecessary in the center; wet roads and traffic make it risky.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Alicante?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Cabify, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Alicante?
The center is walkable and the TRAM links the beach, Playa de San Juan and Benidorm. Buses fill the rest, and trains run to Valencia and Murcia.
How do I get from the airport to Alicante?
Bus C-6 about 4 EUR, 25–30 min to the center; taxi about 20–25 EUR, 15–20 min.
Is Alicante walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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