Alicante Airport Bus Guide

Everything the bus can do for you from ALC: the C-6 city line to Luceros and the Renfe station every 20 minutes, and direct ALSA coaches to Benidorm, Calpe, Denia, Torrevieja and Murcia. No train, no tram at the terminal itself - here is where the stops are, what a ticket costs, and when the bus stops making sense.

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C-6 every 20 min ALSA direct coaches No airport train or tram

ALSA coach and C-6 city bus stop outside the arrivals hall at Alicante-Elche airport

No train, no tram - just the bus stop outside arrivals

Alicante-Elche has one terminal, so every bus, coach and taxi shares the same short stretch of pavement outside baggage reclaim.

Walk out of arrivals and the C-6 city bus stop is on your right, a few metres from the doors, with the ALSA coach bays a short walk further along the same kerb, sign-posted by destination. There is no railway station and no TRAM stop at the airport - both of those start in Alicante city, which is exactly what the C-6 is for. Tickets for both the C-6 and the ALSA coaches are bought from the driver on boarding, cash or card; there is no separate ticket machine at the stop.

Travelling light matters here. Neither the C-6 nor the ALSA coaches load luggage as fast as a taxi boot - build in a few extra minutes if you land with the rest of your flight and everyone queues for the same door.

The C-6: into Alicante city

The only public transport link between the airport and Alicante itself, and the cheapest way out of the terminal by a wide margin.

The C-6 runs every 20 minutes through most of the day, from around 6am to shortly after midnight, and costs about EUR 4-5 for a single ticket paid to the driver. The route takes 30-40 minutes and calls at Luceros, the natural interchange for the TRAM and for onward city buses, before continuing to the Renfe train station (Alicante Terminal), useful if you are connecting onto a mainline or regional train rather than staying in the city. There is limited space for large suitcases on board - fine for one bag each, tighter with a full set for a family, especially standing room only at peak arrival times.

ALSA direct coaches to the resorts

ALSA runs scheduled coaches straight from the terminal to five Costa Blanca destinations, without changing in Alicante city.

Route	Journey time	Frequency	Fare (indicative)
Torrevieja	50 min-1 h	Roughly hourly	€9-12
Benidorm	1 h-1 h 10	Every 1-2 h	€12-15
Murcia	1 h-1 h 15	Every 2 h	€10-14
Calpe	1 h 20-1 h 30	Every 2 h	€16-19
Denia	1 h 45-2 h	Every 2-3 h	€20-23

These are scheduled services rather than express shuttles, so they can call at a couple of intermediate towns on the way - useful if your hotel is en route, less useful if you want the shortest possible ride. Buy the ticket from the driver or in advance through ALSA's own website if you want a guaranteed seat on a busy summer departure. Underfloor luggage holds take a standard suitcase per passenger without the squeeze you get on the C-6.

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Bus vs taxi vs transfer vs TRAM

Same routes, four ways to cover them. Prices are indicative and per person for bus and coach, per vehicle for taxi and transfer.

To	C-6 / ALSA bus	TRAM (via Luceros)	Taxi	Transfer from
Alicante city	€4-5 · 30-40 min	n/a - bus only	€25-30 · 15-20 min	€28
Benidorm	€12-15 · 1 h-1 h 10	€4-5 + tram · 1 h 30+	€90-110 · 45 min	€60
Calpe	€16-19 · 1 h 20-1 h 30	€4-5 + tram · 2 h+	€120-140 · 1 h	€82
Denia	€20-23 · 1 h 45-2 h	€4-5 + tram · 2 h 15+	€150-170 · 1 h 15	€105

The TRAM only makes sense once you are already at Luceros, so factor in the C-6 leg and the change of platform before comparing it with a direct coach. On every route the bus is the cheapest option; the taxi and the transfer are the fastest and go door to door.

Reaching the TRAM from the airport

Alicante's TRAM network is excellent once you are on it, running up the coast to Benidorm and beyond on line L1 and inland towards Denia on L9 - but none of it touches the airport. To use it, take the C-6 to Luceros, cross to the TRAM platform, and buy a separate ticket for the onward leg.

It is the cheapest way to reach Benidorm or the northern coast, but it is slow: the C-6 leg alone takes 30-40 minutes, and the tram itself calls at every coastal town on the way. With a couple of light backpacks it is a pleasant, scenic option. With suitcases for a family, the direct ALSA coach or a transfer will get you there in less than half the time.

Night coverage and luggage rules

Night landings

The C-6 stops shortly after midnight and does not restart until around 6am, and ALSA's coaches run almost entirely in daylight hours. Land in the small hours and the bus simply is not an option - budget for a taxi from the rank or a transfer booked around your flight time.

Luggage on the C-6

Cabin bags and one case each travel fine; there is no dedicated hold, so space is first-come. On a packed afternoon service with three flights landing together, a full set of suitcases for a family can mean standing with your bags in the aisle.

Luggage on ALSA

Coaches carry an underfloor hold, loaded by the driver, with room for a standard suitcase per passenger plus hand luggage - closer to a taxi boot than the city bus.

When to skip the bus

The bus wins on price every time, but it loses on time, on luggage space and on getting you to the door rather than to a bus stop or coach station in the middle of your resort. If there are more than two of you, if you are landing after midnight, or if your hotel is a taxi ride from the nearest ALSA stop anyway, a private transfer usually costs less per person once you split the fixed fare between everyone - and it comes with a driver watching your flight and waiting in arrivals.

For the full breakdown of taxi fares, ALSA coaches and transfer prices to every Costa Blanca resort, see the Alicante airport transfers hub, or go straight to the Benidorm or Calpe route guides.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bus from Alicante airport to the city centre?

Yes, the C-6 line. It stops right outside arrivals, runs about every 20 minutes and takes 30-40 minutes into central Alicante, calling at Luceros and near the Renfe train station. A single ticket is roughly EUR 4-5, paid to the driver.

How much does the airport bus cost and how often does it run?

The C-6 costs about EUR 4-5 and runs every 20 minutes through most of the day, from around 6am to shortly after midnight. ALSA's resort coaches cost EUR 9-23 depending on distance and run every one to two hours rather than continuously.

Which bus goes to Benidorm, Calpe or Denia from Alicante airport?

ALSA runs direct coaches from the terminal to Benidorm, Calpe and Denia, plus Torrevieja and Murcia, without changing in Alicante city. Fares run from about EUR 12 to Benidorm up to EUR 20-23 to Denia, with several departures a day on each route.

Is there a train or tram at Alicante airport?

No. Alicante-Elche airport has no train station and no TRAM stop of its own - bus is the only public transport option from the terminal. The nearest tram and train connections are in Alicante city, reached by the C-6.

How do I reach the TRAM from the airport?

Take the C-6 bus to Luceros in the city centre, then change onto TRAM line L1 for Benidorm and the northern coast, or L9 towards Denia. Fine with a light bag, but a long haul with full suitcases compared with a direct coach or transfer.

Is there a night bus from Alicante airport?

Barely. The C-6 stops running shortly after midnight and does not restart until around 6am, and ALSA's resort coaches are almost entirely daytime services. Land outside those hours and a taxi or a pre-booked transfer is the only realistic option.

Is the bus better than a taxi or private transfer?

For one or two people with hand luggage heading into Alicante city, the C-6 is hard to beat on price. With a family, heavy suitcases, a late landing or a resort further up or down the coast, a taxi or a fixed-price transfer to the door is faster and often works out similar per person.