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 have a variety of options to move around quickly. Learn the details 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 Julián Besteiro, 15, 03008, Alicante
+34 965 140 936
Customer Service Hours
- Weekdays 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 application of the train and tram service of the city of Alicante, metropolitan area, and the railway line that runs from Alicante to Denia. Here you will find all the information you need and you can manage and consult wherever you are.
Free information phone
+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 the city center every day of the year, making stops at the Renfe train station and other key points such as Alfonso X El Sabio, Plaza de los Luceros, and Vázquez de Mella, where it connects with the TRAM L1-L2-L3-L4 lines and at Plaza Puerta del Mar, where it connects with the TRAM L5 line.
Important
Detours due to works in the direction Airport – Alicante
Rates
- Regular ticket: €3.85
- Ticket for over 65 years: €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 amount.
If you do not have the exact amount, the maximum change 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 in key places 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 schedule until the early morning.
Main urban lines
- 04 Cemetery – Tómbola neighborhood
- 05 Explanada – San Agustín
- 06 Bus Station – Juan XXIII
- 09 Oscar Esplá – San Juan Beach – Avenida de las Naciones
- 10 Explanada – Gran Vía – Parque – C C Vista Hermosa
- 13 Explanada – Virgen del Remedio – Villafranqueza
- 14A Circular – Plaza Puerta del Mar – Gran Vía
- 14B Circular – Plaza Puerta del Mar – Gran Vía
- 22 Alicante – Cabo de la Huerta – San Juan Beach
- 27 Alicante – Urbanova
- 39 Explanada – Monte Tossal – Technification Center
Main interurban lines
TAM Office - Alicante Bus Station
C/ Díaz Moreu 6 (Rambla de Méndez Núñez corner with 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
General fare: 1.45€
There are ‘MOBILIS’ urban transport passes that can be purchased at the TAM office.
Santa Bárbara Castle Shuttle
Connects the Santa Bárbara Castle with the city, every day of the year and with the 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.
Frequency: Every 40 minutes
- From November 15 to February 27: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 h.
- From February 28 to June 16: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 h.
- From June 17 to September 4: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 23:00 h.
- From September 5 to November 14: 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 amount. In case of not having the exact amount, the maximum change limit will be €10.
Location of stops
- Puerta del MAR.
- Postiguet-Pasarela.
- MARQ- Castillo (TRAM,)
- Plaza del Doctor Gómez Ulla, in front of the MARQ
- Santa Barbara Castle
Contact information
+34 965 122 518
Transport to Tabarca
The boat trip to the island of Tabarca can be comfortably done from Alicante.
KON TIKI CRUCEROS
Paseo Màrtirs 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, check schedules.
Approximate travel time: 1 hour
Turibus
Alicante has a tourist bus service, known as Turibus, very convenient for those with little time in the city or who prefer the comfort of this service. It has a multilingual audio system equipped with digital sound in 6 different languages and also has an access platform for people with reduced mobility.
- Hop on and off throughout the day at all the main points of interest in Alicante.
- Possibility of complementary tours.
- Out of service in 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 marked stops in different places in 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 reserved between 2 days and 30 minutes before pickup.
Fixed rates for services between the train station Renfe-ADIF and other locations in the province of Alicante.
Taxi Área
+34 965 910 591
Taxis can be reserved between 2 days and 30 minutes before pickup.
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 have a stop in Madrid, Cuenca, Albacete and Villena
Buy tickets:
Long distance and Commuter trains
From Alicante, you can travel by train through the national network that connects the province with all of Spain.
More information:
Free Accessibility Phone
Request assistance from the station platform service 900 920 922
24-hour information
912 320 320
Bus Station
The central bus station conects Alicante with other municipalities in the province and with 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 |
