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The Alicante Hop-on Hop-off Tour Bus is a great way to see the sights of Alicante.

The open air bus service has one line with 10 stops.  Passengers can board the bus at any stop, and the get off and on as much as they wish.  Tickets are valid for 24 hours.

The Santa Barbara Castle atop Mount Benacantil is one of the 10 bus stops.  It is definitely a place that passengers should explore.

Tour buses run daily from 10 AM until 1 PM and again from 4 PM until 6 PM.

The Hop-on Hop-off bus stops are as follows:

• Plaza del Mar / Postiguet Beach
• Archaeological Museum
• Santa Barbara Castle
• Central Market
• Plaza de Luceros
• Federico Soto / El Corte Ingles
• Avda Maisonnave / El Corte Ingles
• Avda Oscar Espla / La Verdad
• Avda Conde Vallellano
• Zona Volvo (Cruise Ship Port)

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Hop-on Hop-Off Alicante City Tour on the Turibús

If you are short on time but want to see much of this beautiful city as possible, take advantage of the Turibús. Hop on and off, at your leisure, throughout the day and see all of Alicante’s major points of interest. During the months of July and August, Turibus service runs from Monday to Sunday, from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm. During the month of September Turibus service runs from Monday to Sunday, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm. From October to December, Turibus service runs from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. The 50 minutes pure pleasure of a leisurely sightseeing journey leaves guests plenty of time to explore each of the 10 stops. Make sure you carry your sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as the best views of Alicante are enjoyed only if you sit on the top deck of the bus. Of course, don’t forget to carry a camera to capture all those lovely memories. MARQ – The Archaeological Museum in Alicante

The Alicante Provincial Archaeological Museum (MARQ) is dedicated to the archaeological findings in the area and important educational space. This is one of the nicest cultural attractions of the city of Alicante. Santa Barbara Castle

Credit: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

Floating on top of Mount Benacantil, the iconic Santa Barbara Castle in Alicante is one of Spain’s largest medieval fortifications. It was built by the Moors but later captured by Prince Alfonso of Castile on the feast day of Santa Bárbara. Mercado Central (Central Market)

Credit: Joanbanjo / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Central Market on Avenida Alfonso X el Sabio is one of the favourite places to buy fresh food. Located in a striking art deco building, you can experience a typical Spanish shopping centre brimming with locals. Plaza de Luceros

Credit: Kokoo / CC BY-SA 3.0

El Corte Ingles is Spain’s only departmental store chain, best known for women's, men's and kids' clothing, cafés and restaurants and much more. The best place to shop in Alicante!

23 comments

September 03, 2015 Bill Allen We are arriving on a cruise ship. Is there a stop near the port to get on?

August 22, 2016 joanne kelly Yes just before suites del mar at roundabout. Around 10 euro.

February 28, 2017 Debbie Boudreau How much is the hop on hop off bus?

March 01, 2017 smita @Debbie When I had gone to Alicante last year, a full day tour (ie. 10.00 to 18.00) costed me just 10 Euros. And just FYI, they charge 5 Euros for children between 4 to 12 years old. This a definitely a cheap option to discover Alicante.

March 02, 2017 Mijnheer What is the time the buss rides in the month of May?

March 07, 2017 smita @Mijnheer, The bus timings are as follow: From Jan. to Aug: Mon. to Sun.: 10.00 to 19.00. In September: Mon. to Sun.: 10.00 to 18.00 and From Oct. to Dec.: Tues. to Sun.: 10:00 - 18.00

March 19, 2017 Henny stornebrink We are coming by car to Alicant. We would like a trip with de hop on hop of.what is de best parking place for our car, we prefer near by de bus stop and where we can buy a busticket. Kind regards, Henny Stornebrink

June 09, 2017 Gail Hearn I want to book the Alicante Turibus but I can't find a site to do that on.

July 14, 2017 Irving C Astmann I also want to book tickets on the Touribus Alicante but can't find a site to do so. Anyone?

January 14, 2018 Steve Fox Hola, Can any of your tour buses accommodate a mobility scooter? Gracias

January 26, 2018 Francisco Dumouchel Hi, We are arriving on a cruise ship on March 24th, 2018. Could you tell me if the bus will be in operation ? Thank you

March 10, 2018 John Greshock We will be arriving in Alicante on 3 April 2018 by a cruise ship for a one day visit. We want to take the Turibus to visit the main sites. Can we purchase tickets for the Turibus in advance online, or can we purchase them when we board the bus?

March 12, 2018 Ellee Best way to explore Alicante city is by foot or another option is a segway tour. You can also opt for a touribus.

April 11, 2018 Brian Does turibus operate next Tuesday

May 31, 2018 Riet van Esch We want hop on hop of in jun

June 10, 2018 Eduardo Alegrado Where are these 10 stops of the Turibus? Where can we purchase tickets for the Turibus?

August 07, 2018 Robert Willoughby Where can we purchase tickets for the Turibus

August 13, 2018 ROBERT SROKA Is your buss provide the Polish language as translator

September 17, 2018 Joyce Where can I buy tickets. When I come by car where can I best park the car? How often do they ride? And do they drive all day? Want to go in September.

September 20, 2018 howard newman Does the Turibus stop anywhere near the cruise port? Where would I buy tickets there? We want to go to the Contemporary museum of art and the Mercado. Does the bus go to these places. Do you have a map with English of the stops that you could email me. Thank you very much. HN

January 10, 2019 Hugo Jorge Santillán Buenas tardes. Mi señora y yo quisiéramos tomar el hop-on hop-bus de Alicante el domingo 9 de junio de 2019. Favor de indicar disponibilidad, horarios tarifa y paradas donde podríamos tomar el bus. Saludos cordiales desde Argentina.

February 17, 2019 ROSANE MIGUELINA CARDOSO Estaremos chegando em um cruzeiro no final de março. Tem ônibus Hop on Hop of, próximo ao navio? Ingressos antecipados? Ou no local? Thank you

March 06, 2019 RUI FRANZE Estaremos chegando em um cruzeiro no final de março. Tem Ônibus Hop on Hop, próximo ao navio? Ingressos antecipados Ou NO local? Obrigado

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Alicante Tour Bus / Turibus

Sometimes it is nice to sit back and relax whilst you get whisked around Alicante. Rather than walking in the hot sun it sometimes fits to bring the sights to you!

Frequency : every 60 minutes Tuesday to Sunday End of March until beginning of December.

Access Platform for those of reduced mobility

In 2007 Alicante started offering its first Tourist bus known as Turibús. The tickets, once purchased, are valid for the whole day and you can get on an off the bus as often as you like. This is great if you want to see more of the outskirts of Alicante as it assures that you can get around very quickly and see as much of this beautiful City as is possible.

The Turibús is multilingual offering 5 different languages via a digital audio system.

Departure (from the stop located in Plaza del Mar): from 10.00 to 14.00 hours and from 16.00 to 19.00 hours.

Stops of the Turibús: 1.- Plaza Puerta del Mar 2.- MARQ. Province Archaeology Museum of Alicante 3.- Santa Bárbara Castle 4.- Central Market 5.- Plaza de los Luceros 6.- Ave. Federico Soto. El Corte Inglés 7.- Ave. Maisonnave. El Corte Inglés 8.- Ave. Oscar Esplá 9.- Ave. Conde Vallellano 10.- Cruise Port

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Turibús Alicante

One of the most informative and pleasurable ways to explore a new city is by sightseeing bus such as the excellent Turibús Alicante. Some visitors choose to hire a car, scooter or bicycle to get around Alicante during their stay, which is great and gives visitors the chance to venture further afield. But for those who are not confident dealing with the traffic of a large city or the prospect of driving on the opposite side of the road they're used to, driving or even riding a bike in Alicante can be a nightmare and takes so much concentration you will often not even get the chance to glance at any of the attractions, let alone stop to see them.

Launched in 2007, the bright blue Turibús Alicante is a delight to travel on and covers all the major tourist attractions with 10 stops along the way. The bus comprises an air conditioned lower deck for those who wish to avoid the scorching afternoon sun, and an open air top deck to best appreciate the views (bring a hat). The bus boasts a multilingual audio tour guide in 6 different languages and operates a very handy ‘hop on, hop off' policy, allowing passengers to get off at any one of the 10 stops to do a bit of sightseeing and get back on at any time during the bus's operating hours. This allows passengers to see practically all the city's attractions during the course of a day, all for the price of a single ticket.

Turibús Alicante Time Schedule

During the peak summer months of July and August the bus runs from 10:00 – 19:00 Monday to Sunday. September is from 10:00 – 18:00 Monday to Sunday. October to December the bus runs from 10:00 – 18:00 Tuesday to Sunday. Should you decide to stay on Turibús Alicante for the entire journey, it takes between 50 – 60 minutes to complete the round trip and the departure point is from Plaza Puerto del Mar in Alicante's harbour.

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One of the easiest ways to get to know the beautiful city of Alicante is on Alicante's very own tourist bus. Started in 2007, the Alicante Tourist Bus, or the Alicante Turibus as it is known, is great for getting around Alicante quickly and seeing as much of this beautiful city as possible during your stay. Operating on a hop on, hop off basis, this is a fantastic way to get around Alicante for a one off cost. If travelling by bus from Gran Alacant, when you arrive at Alicante bus station there is an information desk just inside the front doors where you can get a free leaflet that details the timetables and routes for the Alicante Turibus plus a very good map of the main city centre. The Alicante Turibus pulls in just outside the main front door of the bus station. When you go back to the bus station for your return to Gran Alacant there is a departures display just in front of the bus lanes to the right of the front doors. Here you can easily identify the times and lane for the bus back to Gran Alacant. 

Alicante Turibus - Sightseeing In Alicante

Running every 60 minutes, the Alicante Turibus is the easiest way of getting to know Alicante. With the Alicante Turibus you can get on and off as many times as you like during the day and with multilingual audio in 6 different languages you can be sure not to miss out on anything Alicante has to offer! 

Prices Of The Alicante Turibus - Alicante Tourist Bus

With full day prices in 2024 of just 5 Euros for children (4-12 years) and 10 Euros for adults (7 Euros for pensioners), the Alicante Turibus is a very cost effective way of discovering all that Alicante has to offer people on holiday in Alicante. The Alicante Turibus runs every 60 minutes 7 days a week from 10.00 - 20.00. 

Alicante Turibus Stops - Alicante Tourist Bus

The Alicante Turibus has 12 stops throughout Alicante, allowing the visitor to hop on and off at various points of interest in Alicante.

* More info, timetables etc can be found here  

So when on holiday in Alicante, remember to use the Alicante Turibus to see the most that Alicante has to offer! Have a look at our full portfolio of holiday villas in and holiday apartments in Alicante today!

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Alicante Sightseeing Bus

An excellent way for first time visitors to Alicante to explore this lovely city is to hop on an Alicante sightseeing bus, commonly known as the Turibús. Many holidaymakers are put off tourist buses as they don't want to be restricted to following a set route and timetable, but the Alicante Sightseeing Bus is different in the sense that passengers can get on or off any one of the buses at any stop and any time throughout the day.

Turibús Details

The buses are open top double deckers that offer air conditioning on the lower decks and an audio information system broadcasting in 6 different languages. Once passengers have purchased a ticket, this allows them to travel in any direction the bus routes go and to get off at any one of the 10 attractions that the bus stops at during the 50 minute journey.

This enables passengers to complete all 10 attractions in one go or get off at an attraction they wish to explore further and wait for the next bus to come along. With the Alicante Sightseeing Bus running from 10:00 to 19:00 during the summer months, this means passengers can spend time at every one of the 10 attractions if they wish to make a whole day of their bus journeys, offering excellent value for money.

Turibús Itinerary

Bus Times – 1st June to 1st September from 10:00-19:00 approximately every 60 minutes.

Tour Duration – Approximately 50 minutes and a total of 10 stops.

Bus Prices – Adults 13-65 years 10€ / Children under 13 years 5€ / O.A.P's over 65 years 7€.

Turibús Attractions

• 1 – Puerto Del Mar
• 2 – Museo MARQ
• 3 – Parque de la Ereta
• 4 – Mercado Cenral
• 5 – Plaza de Luceros
• 6 – Plaza Calvo Sotelo
• 7 – Estacion de Ferrocarril
• 8 – Estacion Autobus
• 9 – Monumento Canalejas
• 10 – Inner Harbour

Passengers who wish to get the best views from the Alicante Sightseeing Bus should try to get a seat on the top deck, but don't forget sun protection.

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Alicante is a comfortable city to walk around: distances are short and it’s easy to get from one end of the city to the other. The city also has a public transport network which links the main points in the city with the surrounding areas.

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Tram Alicante connects passengers with the north of the province and with the University of Alicante (UA)

• 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 ( San Juan Beach)
• Line 5: Puerta del Mar ( Postiguet Beach)- Plaza La Coruña ( San Juan Beach)
• Line 9: Benidorm- Denia

See map of TRAM Alicante lines

App oficial of tram .

Download the official TRAM Alicante App at Google Play   APP TRAM. Google Play

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Customer Service:

• Free Phone from Spain 900 720 472
• https://www.tramalacant.es/page.php

Customer service hours:

• Weekdays and Saturdays: From 7:30 to 22:30 Sundays and public holidays: From 8:10 to 22:00

Address Avda. Villajoyosa, 2 03016-Alicante (La Marina Station)

Lost objects:

• Avda. Don Julián Besteiro, 15 03008 – Alicante
• Phone (+34) 965 149 969

CITY BUSES MIA-Intercity buses

Alicante has a substantial network of bus routes connecting all of the points in the city and its metropolitan area. There are bus stops at key locations: the RENFE train station, the bus station, the El Altet international airport, shopping centres, squares such as La Plaza de los Luceros and La Plaza del Mar, the Central Market, etc. The buses run at frequent intervals from morning to night. At weekends, this timetable is extended into the small hours of the morning on some routes, particularly those running between Alicante and the outskirts of the city.

Fare: 1.45 euro.

City transport passes known as Mobilis are also available.

TAM Office Estación de Autobuses de Alicante (Central Bus Station)

• Address: Muelle de Poniente s/n (03003 Alicante)
• Phone: +34 965 123 744
• Email: [email protected]
• Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30 am- 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm -7:00 pm

TAM Office-Rambla

• Address: Calle Díaz Moreu Nº 6 (Rambla de Méndez Núñez with Av. Jaime II) 03004 Alicante
• Phone: +34 965 140 936
• Email: [email protected]
• Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 7.00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Urban lines

• 04 Cementerio-Barrio Tómbola
• 05 Explanada-San Agustín
• 06 Estación de Autobuses- Juan XXIII
• 09 Oscar Esplá- Playa de San Juan- 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- Playa de San Juan
• 27 Alicante- Urbanova
• 39 Explanada- Monte Tossal- Centro de Tecnificación

Intercity lines

• 21 Alicante- Playa de San Juan- El Campello
• 23 Alicante-Hospital de Sant Joan- Sant Joan-Muchamiel
• 24 Alicante- Universidad de Alicante
• 26 Alicante-Villafranqueza-Tangel
• 38 Playa de San Juan- Hospital de San Juan
• C-6 Alicante- Aeropuerto

ALICANTE BUS LINE ALERTS HERE

24 hour service : The C.6 bus service runs between the airport terminal building and Alicante city centre every 20 minutes, 365 days a year. It also stops at the Renfe train station and other strategic locations around Alicante, connecting with TRAM lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 at the following stops: Alfonso X El Sabio, Plaza de los Luceros and Vázquez de Mella.

• Standard ticket: 3.85 €
• Over 65s: 0,95 €
• Special ticket for large families: 0,70 €
• Standard ticket for large families: 1,10 €
• “Bono-bus” 10-journey ticket : Contactless smartcard: 2,00 € Top-up for “Bono-bus” 10-journey ticket:  6,00 € ( until 06/30/2023)

Tickets can also be purchased on board the bus. Please tender the exact fare, where possible, as no more than €10 will be given in change.

• Phone: +34 902 106 992
• Fax: +34 96 516 59 24
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Avda. de Denia, 155 03015 · Alicante

Taxis from Alicante to the Airport

Radio tele taxi alicante.

Phone: +34 965 101 611

Whatssapp: +34 671 101 611

• Taxis can be booked between 2 days and 30 minutes before pick-up.

Shuttle service to the Castle of Santa Barbara

Minibus Timetable

• Between 15th November and 27th February:   Monday to Sunday, from 10 a.m, to 6 p.m.
• Between 28th February and 16th June:  Monday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Between 17th June and 4th September:  Monday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Between 5th September and 14th November:  Monday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

*Access to the site is only allowed up to 30 minutes before closing time.

Frequency:  Every 40 minutes. The service is reinforced for passengers coming from cruise ships and when large events are held at the site.

Fare:  1,45€ each way

Location of the bus stops:

• Plaza Puerta del MAR
• Postiguet-Pasarela.
• MARQ- Castillo( TRAM,)
• Plaza del Doctor Gómez Ulla, in front of  MARQ Museum
• Santa Barbara Castle
• Phone +34 965 122 518
• https://alicante.vectalia.es/linea/lanzadera-castillo-santa-barbara/#linea=CSB

You can get to the Island of Tabarca from the marina (Paseo Tomás y Valiente). Approximate journey time: 1 hour.

Cruceros Kontiki

• Phone (+34) 686 994 540
• Phone (+34) 695 21 20 63
• Phone (+34) 686 99 45 39
• Av. del Almte. Julio Guillén Tato, s/n, 03001 Alicante, Alicante, España

Schedules and prices in the following link: cruceroskontiki.com

The Kontiki company reserves the right to modify its timetables for technical reasons or due to the weather.

Alicante has a service of tourist bus, known as Turibús, convenient for those who have few time to spend in the city or prefer this comfortable service. You can get on and off as many times as you wish during the day. A system of multilingual audio equipped with digital sound in 6 different languages is available as well as an access platform adjusted for those with restricted mobility.

Hop on and off, at your leisure, throughoust the day and see all of Alicante’s major points of interest. Additional tours available.

Out of service during the winter season

• Adults (13-65 years old): 10 Euros
• Children (from 4 to 12 years old): 5 euros
• Senior citizens (over 65 years old): 7 euros

Frequency: every 60 minutes

• General information:  Phone 902 106 992
• Services for people with disabilities: Phone 965 140 936

To get more information: Tourist info offices

• Phone +34 965 125 633
• Phone +34 965 177 201
• [email protected]

Another way of getting around is by taxi. Duly singposted taxi ranks can be found at various points around the city: the bus station, the RENFE train station, La Explanada de España, etc.

Taxis can also be booked 24 hours in advance.

Fixed rates for services between the train station RENFE- AVE Alicante and other towns on the Costa Blanca.

Phone: +34 965 910 591 Taxis can be booked between 2 days and 30 minutes before pick-up.

Euro Taxi Alicante

Phone: +34 965 240 707

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AVE trains to Alicante stop at:

Customer Service phone Number

• Customer information: 902 320 320
• Ticket sales: 902 109 420
• ATENDO service (people with reduced mobility) 902 240 505
• Train stations: 902 432 343
• Web ADIF Lost property + information HERE

Long Distance trains and Local trains

Alicante is part of the national train network linking the province to the rest of Spain.

Prices and Timetables: 902 240 202

Address Estación de trenes RENFE Av de Salamanca s/n – Alicante 03003

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Train Station

Address:  Estación de trenes RENFE Av de Salamanca s/n – Alicante 03003 www.renfe.es Customer service telephone number: 902 240 202

Alicante-Madrid AVE Service ( High speed train)

Customer service telephone numbers

• Online ticket sales: 902 109 420
• ATENDO Service (people with reduced mobility) 902 240 505

Long-distance trains and suburban trains: From Alicante you can take the national train network that connects the province with the whole of Spain.

Main Bus Station of Alicante

The main bus station connects Alicante with other towns in the province, with other Spanish and European capital cities and with Morocco.

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(urban) bus lines that stop at the bus station.

• Line 24 (Alicante University)
• Line C6 (Airport)

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Alicante Bus MIA – Prices, Timetables, Routes. All You Need to Know

The city of Alicante has a dense bus network -called MIA- that connects the city centre with all the neighbourhoods and surrounding cities.

Alicante has more than 35 bus lines connecting the city centre with the neighbourhoods and sounding towns; plus a circular line connecting several peripheric neighbourhoods. The single trip fare is 1.45€ and travel cards are available for budget fares. The payment methods are cash, credit cards or the travelcards. Transfer to other bus lines or Tram services is free on transfers shorter than 1h.

How to Pay for the Bus

There are 3 main ways to pay for the bus in Alicante: by card, by cash or by travel card. A single trip fare is 1.45€ if paid with a credit card or cash but gets more than 45% cheaper paying by travel card.

When paying by cash, the bus driver will accept only notes of 10€ or less and coins. You can still pay with a 20€ note but the driver will give you a voucher to exchange for money at the bus offices here .

The single ticket fare is 1.45€ when paying by cash or card. If using travel card passes to pay there is up to 50% discount compared to a single ticket price. This fare is the same for the local Red buses, the blue buses going to neighbouring cities and the TRAM Zone 1 .

There are several travel cards available such as unlimited trips in 30 days for residents, free trips for senior people older than 65, and for students… there is a complete list at the end of this article.

The most common travel card available to anyone is the Bono Móbilis Multiviaje which can be used on the buses and the TRAM trains (all the info about the TRAM is in this article) .

Temporary Discount on Bus Travel Card Bonos Fares

Due to the current inflationary situation, the Spanish government has been giving money to Spanish public transport systems. This includes travel cards for year medium-distance trains and local public transport.

With this measure, the government tries to reduce people’s expenses on transportation and reduce CO2 and nocive emissions in cities. Therefore, keeping inflation at a lower rate.

In Alicante, there is a 50% discount to the 31 of January 2025 on the MIA buses. This press note from the local go vernment explains the measure (in Spanish)

Note the 50% discount doesn’t apply to the single ticket which is still 1.45€.

The travel card Bono Móbilis Multiviaje is prepaid and the fares are the following:

As you can notice, the price of a single trip by travel card doesn’t change either buying 10 or 30 trips in a single transaction.

Note that you can use the same travel card for more than one person on the same trip. This is true for the Bono Móbilis Multiviaje .

Free Bus (and TRAM) for those Under 31

Another discount the government has kicked off is for those under 31 not to pay at all for the bus or TRAM service in Alicante . The 100% discount is active from the 9th of October 2022 until the 31 of January 2025.

To apply for the free travel card you need to get an appointment at one of Alicante’s TRAM stations as indicated in this link . You will need your ID such as an EU ID card or a passport.

Expiring of the Discounted Trips

As for now, no extension on the discounts has been announced so the temporary discounts will end on the 31st of January 2025.

Trips bought under the discounted fare can be used until 29-02-2025.

After February, any remaining trips on the travel card can be redeemed by paying the extra amounts until 30-06-2025. After that date, any trip will be lost.

After the 31st of January 2025, the fares will go back to “normal” with no discounts.

There is still a chance of the government expanding the discounts for a few more months but we do not know yet. Here is the source on Vectalia’s website (in Spanish).

Where to Buy and Recharge the Travel Card

The travel card Bono Móbilis Multiviaje costs 2€ and can be bought and recharged at the Alicante TRAM stations , many selling points – such as kiosks (the map is in this link) , at the TRAM stations Luceros and Mercado , and the TAM office at 03002 Alicante:

The TAM Office schedule is:

Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00.

Note Saturday and Sunday the TAM office is closed.

This is what a kiosk looks like in Alicante. This one is in La Explanada . They hung a little sign advertising they sell and recharge Mobilis cards.

Airport Bus C6

Alicante’s Airport bus line C6 has a fare of 3.85€ per trip. There is a travel card available (the selling point is the C6 bus itself) for 12€ that gives you 10 trips. This travel card has a 50% discount until the 31st of January 2025, so the fare is 6€.

There is more about the airport bus on this page.

Tourist Travel Card In Alicante

Another Travel Card you might want to take into consideration for short stays in Alicante is the Tourist Travel Card.

It gives you unlimited access to the bus service plus the TRAM Zone 1 for a set time.

The Tourist Travel Card in Alicante also gives you access to one trip in the Turibus , a bus service designed for visiting the city which includes audioguides in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. Note the Turibus service operates all year round.

The tourist card is also part of the 50% discount the Spanish government has activated as a measure against inflation. The discounts are valid until the 31 of January 2025.

Here are the prices or fees for the Tourist Travel Card in Alicante:

The turibus travel card can be bought on the bus -ask the driver- and at the TAM-MIA Office at 03002 Alicante.

If you plan to use the turibus to visit Alicante but don’t need to use other buses or TRAM services you can buy the turibus pass from the bus driver. It cost 10€ as it doesn’t have discounts for a single adult. 5€ for children 4-12 years old and 7€ for people aged +65 years old.

Fares for Special Bus Routes in Alicante

In Alicante, there are two colours for buses: red and blue.

Red buses drive around Alicante city and the fare is 1.45€.

Blue buses travel to neighbouring cities such as San Vicente or San Juan and the fare is still 1.45€.

Other buses might have special routes at different fares. For example, the bus from Alicante to Alicante Airport is line C6 and costs 3.85€ and also has its own travel card. All the info is in the Alicante to Alicante Airport article.

Some bus lines go farther away and the price is slightly higher. Lines C2, C-51, C-52, C53, M and 136 have a price of 1.50€. The price of a travel card is 2€ and 10 trips cost 12€. Ask the bus driver to buy the travel card and recharge it with trips.

It is possible to transfer from one bus to another in the following 60 minutes from the first card validation touch. This is only valid when using travel such as the Bono Móbilis Multiviaje . Transfers are not available when using a single trip ticket bought by cash or card.

After 60 minutes, another trip will be charged.

Tips and Recommendations on How to Use the Bus Network In Alicante

The bus network in Alicante reaches most corners of the city. Virtually all bus lines have the start/end or drive-through Avenida Maisonave or Avenida Oscar Espla, nearby Alicante Train Station , Luceros, and/or the Rambla. This makes the network very centralised. It is very easy to go to the city centre but difficult to travel between neighbourhoods.

Also, the frequency of some of the lines is not the best, having to wait for the bus anytime from less than 10 minutes for the quickest lines to +1h for the slowest.

Sometimes, it is difficult to understand what line or lines you should be taking for moving from point A to point B so my recommendation is to use different apps to identify the best route.

Use Google Maps to Understand What Lines to Use

Ironically, Google Maps have the best interface to understand what bus line or lines you should be taking.

When clicking the layers button you can choose Maps to show all the public transport stops. This option will show you all the bus stops, the bus lines stopping at that particular bus stop and the bus line route. Note that all this info might be outdated at times.

Despite this nice interface, your best option is just to write your destination and let it create the route by public transport for you.

But -and this is very important- the time the bus is stopping at each stop is not synchronized live between Google Maps and Vectalia (the bus company in Alicante) . This means that the time that Google Maps says it will take you to reach your destination is just a best guess and probably very wrong. Remember some bus lines’ frequency is higher than 1h.

Use The Offical Bus App to Know When the Next Bus Is Coming

And here is another App to save you time. Vectalia (Alicante’s bus company) has an app only for Android and iOS called Alicante Bus where you can see all the line frequencies at each bus stop.

The interface is not as simple as Google Maps but after a couple of usages it should be okay, here is what you can do:

• Remember the bus stop name from Google Maps
• Open Alicante Bus’ official App ( Android , iPhone ) and search for the bus line Maps tells you to get
• Guess the bus direction the bus is going to
• And from the map in the Alicante Bus app search for the stop, Google Maps tells you to use

I understand this is not an easy task and there is already a project to improve the digitalization of the bus service in Alicante and also add more lines to make it more usable. More about that in this press note in Spanish.

Another option is to go to the bus stop itself and point your phone camera at the QR code in the stop’s info post. It will redirect you to a page that tells you all the next buses coming to that stop.

The Alicante Bus network is thick. Anywhere you are in the city there is a nearby bus stop.

There are more than 30 lines to cover the city and its neighbouring cities.

There are tricks to know what bus you should get like using Google Maps and the Alicante Bus official app for Android or iOS .

Night Buses

There are a few night bus services in Alicante. The lines with night services are:

• 03N: Ciudad de Asis-Villafranqueza
• 22N: Puerta del Mar – Cabo de Las Huertas – San Juan Beach
• 21N: Puerta del Mar – San Juan – Campello
• 23N: Plaza del Mar – San Juan – Muchamiel
• 24N: Plaza del Mar – Universidad – San Vicente
• C-6: Alicante – Alicante Airport

All buses are reasonably new and have AC or hitting on all year around.

The indoors are comfortable and have USB power plugs to charge electronic devices.

Alicante TRAM Schedules and Timetables

Alicante also has TRAM services that are underground in the city centre. Some places the TRAM can get you are San Vicente, Campello and Benidorm. There is an entire article about the TRAM in Alicante by clicking this sentence.

Complete List of Travel Cards for Alicante’s Bus

• BONO 30 DÍAS: For anyone empadronado (registered as a resident in the city hall) in Alicante for, at least 1 year. Unlimited trips for 30 days for 13.05€ (normal price 40€).
• BONO RUTA 4/30 JOVEN – JOVE: For anyone empadronado (registered as a resident in the city hall) in Alicante aged between 5 and 30 years old. Unlimited trips for 30 days for 7.50€ (normal price 15€).
• Bono Móbilis Multiviaje: For anyone. 4.35€ (10 trips, 8.70€ normal price) – 13.05€ (30 trips, 26.10€ normal price) plus a one-time fee of 2€ for the card.
• Bono Móbilis Jove: For people aged 16-30. 30 trips 7.50€ (normal price 21.20€) plus a one-time fee of 4€ for the card. Maximum of 3 recharge per month.
• Bono Móbilis Oro Alicante: For people who are +65 years old or have a disability that has been +1 year empadronados in Alicante. 300 free trips per year.
• Bono Móbilis Escolar: For people aged 5-15. 30 trips for 8.25€ (normal price 16.50€) and up to 3 recharges per month. One-time fee of 4€ when buying the card.
• Bono Concessional: for the specially priced lines C2, C-51, C-52, C-53, M, 136. 10 trips for 12€. One-time fee of 2€ for the card.
• Bono Alicante – Aeropuerto : 12 trips for 2€. One-time fee of 2€ for the card. Buy and recharge inside the C6 bus from the driver.
• Tourist Card: Unlimited trips for 24h for 6.50€ (normal price 13€), 48h for 8€ (normal price 16€) and 72h for 9€ (normal price 18€).

2023 Christmas Bus

In 2023, Alicante’s City Council put a free “ Christmas Bus ” into service. The aim is for users to move around the most special Christmas viewpoints in the city seamlessly and freely.

This free bus service operates from Friday 22nd of December 2023 to 6th of January 2024.

The stops are:

• Plaza de los Luceros, 17
• Reyes Católicos, 31
• Avenida Federico Soto, 6
• Plaza Ruperto Chapí, 3
• Rambla de Méndez Núñez, 12

by VictorSesma

Hey, I am Victor Sesma, the Alicantinian living in London. The duality of living in both worlds helps me understand what people need to know about Alicante. My first-hand experience about the city I am from helps me write the most useful resources on the internet about Alicante. I work as a Software Engineer and thrive writing about the city I was born.