Public transport
Getting around Alicante is simple and convenient thanks to its public transport network. If you plan to explore its beaches, historic center, and most iconic spots, you will find various options to get around quickly. Learn about buses, trams, and other means of transport to make the most of your stay in Alicante.
TRAM Alicante - Province
Tram Alicante connects the city of Alicante with the north of the province and the University of Alicante.
Lines
- Line 1: Luceros – Benidorm
- Line 2: Luceros – University of Alicante- Sant Vicent del Raspeig
- Line 3: Luceros – El Campello
- Line 4: Luceros- Plaza La Coruña (Playa San Juan)
- Line 5: Puerta del Mar (Playa Postiguet) – Plaza La Coruña (Playa San Juan)
- Line 9: Benidorm – Denia
Lost and Found
Avda. Don Julian Besteiro, 15, 03008, Alicante
+34 965 140 936
Customer Service Hours
- Business days and Saturdays: From 7:30 to 22:30
- Sundays and holidays: From 8:10 to 22:00
Official TRAM Alicante App
It is the official app for the train and tram service of the city of Alicante, its metropolitan area, and the railway line that runs from Alicante to Denia. Here, you’ll find all the information you need and manage your queries and transactions from anywhere.
Toll-free phone number
+34 900 720 472
TRANSPORT ALICANTE- AIRPORT (ALC)
The Alicante Elche – Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) is located approximately 12 km from Alicante and connects the city with numerous Spanish and European cities.
Bus C6
The Bus C6 connects the Alicante Airport (ALC) with downtown every day of the year, stopping at key locations such as the Renfe train station, Alfonso X El Sabio, Plaza de los Luceros, and Vazquez de Mella, where it connects with TRAM lines L1-L2-L3-L4, and at Plaza Puerta del Mar, with the TRAM line L5.
Important
Detours due to construction work on the Airport – Alicante route.
Rates
- Regular ticket: €4.50
- Ticket for seniors over 65 years old: €0.95
- Special large family ticket: €0.70
- General large family ticket: €1.10
- 10-trip bus pass:
- Contactless Chip Card: €2.00 Recharge
- 10-trip bus pass.
You can purchase the ticket on the bus. Users are advised to pay with the exact change.
In case of not having the exact change, the maximum limit will be €10.
Urban - Interurban Bus
Alicante has an extensive network of urban and interurban buses (MIA) that connect the main points of the city and its metropolitan area. You will find strategic stops at key locations such as the RENFE train station, the Bus Station, the El Altet International Airport, shopping centers, and the most popular beaches. During weekends, some lines extend their schedules until the early morning.
Main urban lines
- 04 Cemetery – Barrio Tombola
- 05 Explanada – San Agustin
- 06 Bus Station – Juan XXIII
- 09 Oscar Espla – San Juan Beach – Avenida de las Naciones
- 10 Explanada – Gran Via – Parque – C C Vista Hermosa
- 13 Explanada – Virgen del Remedio – Villafranqueza
- 14A Circular – Plaza Puerta del Mar – Gran Via
- 14B Circular – Plaza Puerta del Mar – Gran Via
- 22 Alicante – Cabo de la Huerta – San Juan Beach
- 27 Alicante – Urbanova
- 39 Explanada – Monte Tossal – Training Center
Main interurban lines
TAM Office - Alicante Bus Station
C/ Diaz Moreu 6 (Rambla de Mendez Nuñez esquina a Av. Jaime II), 03004, Alicante
+34 965 140 936
Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 19:00 and Saturdays: 10:00-13:00
TAM Office - Alicante Bus Station
Muelle de Poniente s/n, 03003, Alicante
+34 965 123 744
Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00
Rates
Base rate: €1.45
There are ‘MOBILIS’ urban transport passes available for purchase at the TAM office.
Santa Barbara Castle Shuttle
Connects the Santa Barbara Castle to the city, every day of the year, along with TRAM lines 1-2-3 and 4 (MARQ) and line 5 (Postiguet)
Schedules
Access to the premises is only allowed up to 30 minutes before closing time.
Frequency: Every 40 minutes
- From November 15th to February 27th: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 h.
- From February 28th to June 16th: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 h.
- From June 17th to September 4th: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 23:00 h.
- From September 5th to November 14th: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 h.
Rates
Price: €1.45 per trip
You can purchase the ticket on the bus. Users are advised to pay with the exact change. In case of not having the exact change, the maximum limit will be €10.
Stop locations
- Puerta del MAR.
- Postiguet-Pasarela.
- MARQ- Castillo (TRAM,)
- Plaza del Doctor Gomez Ulla, facing the MARQ
- Santa Barbara Castle
Contact information
+34 965 122 518
Transport to Tabarca
The boat trip to Tabarca Island can be comfortably made from Alicante.
KON TIKI CRUISES
Paseo Martirs de la Llibertat s/n, 03002, Alicante
+34 686 994 540 | +34 695 21 20 63 | +34 686 99 45 39
Important
Outside the summer season, please check the schedules.
Approximate travel time: 1 hour
Turibus
Alicante has a tourist bus service, known as Turibus, ideal for those who have little time in the city or prefer the comfort of this service. It has a multilingual audio system equipped with digital sound in 6 different languages, as well as an access platform for people with reduced mobility.
- Stops at the main points of interest in Alicante throughout the day.
- Complementary tours are available.
- Out of service during the winter season.
General information
+34 902 106 992
Services for the disabled
+34 965 140 936
Taxis
Another way to get around is by taxi. You can find properly signposted taxi ranks in different parts of the city: bus station, train station – RENFE, Explanada de España.
Radio Tele Taxi Alicante
+34 965 101 611
+34 671 101 611
Taxis can be booked between 2 days and 30 minutes before pickup time.
Flat rates for services between the Renfe-ADIF train station and other locations in the province of Alicante.
Taxi Area
+34 965 910 591
Taxis can be booked between 2 days and 30 minutes before pickup time.
Euro Taxi Alicante
+34 965 240 707
Bicycle Rental
| EMPRESAS |
|---|
| Alicante By Bike & Rentals Tours C/ Cienfuegos, 1, 03002, Alicante +34 605 097 063 info@alicantebybike.com www.alicantebybike.com |
| Bike Rent in Alicante C/ Bailén, 14, Local 1, 03001, Alicante +34 605 657 496 |
| Blue Bike | Rental & Tour C/ Mayor 45, 03002, Alicante info@bluebike.es www.bluebike.es |
| Rent Point- Rent Bike Alicante C/ Navas 11, 03001, Alicante +34 658 348 218 rentpointalicante@gmail.com www.rentpointalicante.com |
| Bikes&City Alicante – Alquiler, rutas C/ San Vicente 61, 03004, Alicante +34 966 376 596 www.bikesandcity.com |
Ave, Long Distance and Commuter Trains
High-speed trains
RENFE Station
Avenida de Salamanca s/n, 03003, Alicante
The AVE trains to Alicante will stop in Madrid, Cuenca, Albacete and Villena
Buy tickets:
Long distance and Commuter trains
From Alicante, you can take the train through the national network that connects the province with all of Spain.
More information:
Toll-Free Accessibility
Request for assistance to the service of the station platform 900 920 922
24-hour information
912 320 320
Bus Station
The central bus station connects Alicante to other municipalities in the province and to other Spanish and European capitals.
Muelle de Poniente s/n (Avenida de Loring), 03003, Alicante
+34 965 13 07 00
Car rental
| EMPRESA |
|---|
| AURIGA RENT A CAR Aeropuerto de Alicante Elche - Miguel Hernández alicante@aurigacrown.com www.aurigacrown.com |
| AUTOMÓVILES GOMIS Av. de Denia 117, 03015, Alicante +34 965 152 510 automovilesgomis.com |
| AVIS Estación de Trenes RENFE: Av. Salamanca 14, 03005, Alicante +34 965 136 258 Aeropuerto de Alicante Elche - Miguel Hernández: Av. de l'Altet, 03195, Elche, Alicante +34 965 682 779 avis.es |
| CELTA CAR C/ Rosa de los Vientos 5, 03007, Alicante +34 965 102 772 celtacar.com |
| CENTAURO RENT A CAR ALICANTE Estación de Trenes RENFE Av. Salamanca 14, 03005, Alicante +34 966 360 360 centauro.net/alquiler-de-coches-baratos/espana/alicante-estacion Aeropuerto de Alicante Elche - Miguel Hernández Av. de l'Altet, 03195, Elche, Alicante +34 966 360 360 centauro.net/alquiler-de-coches-baratos/espana/alicante-aeropuerto |
| DIESEL CAR Av. Denia 151, 03015, Alicante +34 965 162 633 +34 965 265 188 |
| ELITE CAR C/ Francisco Verdú 55 Bajo, 03010, Alicante +34 965 257 432 +34 629 666 028 info@elitecar-alicante.com elitecar-alicante.com |
| ENTERPRISE Estación de Trenes RENFE Av. Salamanca s/n, Local 14, 03005, Alicante +34 902 100 101 +34 965 123 396 enterprise.es Aeropuerto de Alicante Elche - Miguel Hernández Av. de l'Altet, 03195, Elche, Alicante +34 965 682 526 enterprise.es |
| GOLD CAR Estación de Trenes RENFE Av. Salamanca s/n, 03005, Alicante alc@goldcar.com goldcar.es Aeropuerto de Alicante Elche - Miguel Hernández Av. de l'Altet, 03195, Elche, Alicante +34 965 683 362 alc@goldcar.com goldcar.es |
| HERTZ C/ Bono Guarner 2, 03005, Alicante +34 965 922 587 hertz.es |
| MOVOMOVO AV. Alfonso El Sabio, 27, 1ºH, 03001, Alicante +34 966 194 884 info@movomovo.com movomovo.com |
| RECORD RENT A CAR Aeropuerto de Alicante Elche - Miguel Hernández, Av. de l'Altet, 03195, Elche, Alicante +34 902 123 002 recordrentacar.com |
| PRIMOTI Ctra de Ocaña 37, 03007, Alicante +34 965 113 207 +34 902 152 706 primoti.com |
| SIXT RENT A CAR S.L UNIPERSONAL Aeropuerto de Alicante Elche - Miguel Hernández, Av. de l'Altet, 03195, Elche, Alicante +34 902 491 616 +34 965 995 102 reservas@sixt.com sixt.es |
| SOL-MAR Aeropuerto de Alicante Elche - Miguel Hernández, Av. de l'Altet, 03195, Elche, Alicante solmar.es |
