Escalink

Port guide: compare transport from Alicante

Alicante, Spain 31 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Alicante

Port call at Alicante (Spain). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Explanada de España, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Terminal in the port of Alicante, 800m from the historic centre and Santa Bárbara Castle.

Puerto de Alicante – Muelle 9
Cheapest option Free Walk to Explanada de España
Fastest option 5 min Taxi to Explanada de España
Simplest option Walk to Explanada de España Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • Centre on foot
  • SUBUS buses available
  • VTC Uber available

Warnings

  • Intense heat in summer
  • The castle is only accessible by paying lift
  • Few taxis

Contact us

Have a correction or suggestion for this port? Contact us directly:

Facebook Instagram

Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Explanada de España

Free - 8 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Emblematic promenade immediately accessible from the port

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

31 option(s) shown for Alicante

Walk to Explanada de España

Explanada de España

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Emblematic promenade immediately accessible from the port

Attention point

Can be very busy on stopover days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the easiest option for starting the tour on foot from the port

Source : Port d’Alicante; Alicante Turismo;

Walk to the historic centre / Ayuntamiento

Plaza del Ayuntamiento / historic centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Historic centre very close to the port, with no need for transport

Attention point

Tourist area sometimes congested

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for getting to the old town, restaurants and shopping streets

Source : Port d’Alicante; Alicante Turismo;

Walk to Plage del Postiguet

Playa del Postiguet

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Urban beach within walking distance of the port

Attention point

Very busy in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good short beach option without taxis or buses

Source : Alicante Turismo;

Taxi to Explanada de España

Explanada de España

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast for PRM or high heat

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Port d’Alicante; services taxi locaux;

Cruise shuttle to city centre

Explanada de España / city centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed by the company

Attention point

Not necessary as the centre is within walking distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board to see if there is a shuttle, but walking is generally sufficient.

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Port d’Alicante; Alicante Turismo

Taxi to Alicante Terminal station

Alicante Terminal

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical with luggage or reserved train

Attention point

High cost for a short distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; recommended if train is close or luggage is bulky

Source : Renfe; services taxi locaux;

Taxi to Santa Bárbara Castle

Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Avoid walking up to the castle

Attention point

More expensive than walking or taking the tourist bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route: a good choice for saving time and effort

Source : Alicante Turismo; services taxi locaux;

Taxi to Alicante-Elche airport

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than the C-6 bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book or allow margin depending on traffic

Source : AENA; services taxi locaux; Port d’Alicante

Taxi to Playa de San Juan

Playa de San Juan

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to a large beach with no connection

Attention point

Higher cost than TRAM

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice with children, beachwear or limited time

Source : Alicante Turismo; services taxi locaux;

Walk to Mercado Central

Mercado Central

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Enables you to reach an attractive local market without transport

Attention point

A little further than the Explanada or the Ayuntamiento

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good option for a local and gourmet visit

Source : Alicante Turismo;

Walk to Alicante Terminal station

Alicante Terminal

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach trains and connections without a taxi

Attention point

Long walk with luggage or heat

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; more comfortable tram/bus/taxi with luggage

Source : Renfe; Alicante Turismo;

TRAM to Mercado / Luceros

Mercado Central / Luceros

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 1,45 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to timetable TRAM d'Alacant
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy-to-understand option for getting to the upper town centre and TRAM connections

Attention point

The station near the centre can be reached from the port.

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, walk to Porta del Mar or Mercado/Luceros depending on itinerary

Source : TRAM d’Alacant; Alicante Turismo

TRAM to Playa de San Juan

Playa de San Juan

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 1,45 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to timetable TRAM d'Alacant
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A practical and economical option for getting to San Juan beach

Attention point

Need to reach a TRAM station from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use TRAM to Costa Blanca / London depending on the beach area in question

Source : TRAM d’Alacant; Alicante Turismo

City bus to Mercado Central

Mercado Central

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to urban lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical for reaching the market and the upper town centre

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the nearest urban stop to the port exit

Source : Vectalia Alicante; Alicante Turismo;

City bus to Alicante Terminal station

Alicante Terminal

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to urban lines
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Convenient for getting to the station without a long walk

Attention point

Bus sensitive to traffic in the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful with light luggage or scheduled train

Source : Vectalia Alicante; Renfe;

C-6 bus to Alicante-Elche airport

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,50 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Approximately every 20 minutes depending on the timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical, direct option to the airport

Attention point

Less comfortable than a taxi with large luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; get off at the C-6 stop closest to the centre/port, depending on the direction of travel

Source : Alicante Turismo; AENA; Vectalia

VTC to the historic centre

Plaza del Ayuntamiento / historic centre

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability for a short run

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the port

Source : Uber; Cabify;

Tourist shuttle to Santa Bárbara castle

Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Depending on excursion or tourist offer
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Avoid the climb to the castle

Attention point

No guarantee; depends on the day's tourist services

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; option only if offered on the day of the stopover, otherwise taxi or walk/lift

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Alicante Turismo;

VTC to Alicante-Elche airport

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Dynamic prices available on request

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the pick-up point in the application

Source : AENA; Uber; Cabify

VTC to Playa de San Juan

Playa de San Juan

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable to get to the beach at the price you pay

Attention point

Availability varies according to time of day and season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice if TRAM too long or group/family

Source : Uber; Cabify;

Taxi to Elche / Palmeral

Elche / Palmeral

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to visit the palmeral and the centre of Elche

Attention point

More expensive than train or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price, wait and return before departure

Source : Elche Turismo; services taxi locaux

VTC to Elche / Palmeral

Elche / Palmeral

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 65,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency By private reservation or application, subject to availability
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance for a short excursion

Attention point

Return to be organised if stopover time limited

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return or wait before departure

Source : Uber; Cabify; Elche Turismo

Walk to Santa Bárbara Castle

Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Access on foot to a major site with panoramic views

Attention point

steep ascent; lift or taxi preferable for PRM

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; bring comfortable shoes and warmth if possible

Source : Alicante Turismo;

TRAM to El Campello

El Campello

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 1,45 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to timetable TRAM d'Alacant
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Simple coastal excursion without a car

Attention point

Longer journey than a visit to the centre of Alicante

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return TRAM timetable if short stopover

Source : TRAM d’Alacant;

Bus to San Juan Beach

Playa de San Juan

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Regular frequency depending on urban or tram lines
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

An economical option for reaching a well-known beach

Attention point

Longer journey than taxi, and tram often easier to read

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check bus route or prefer TRAM to Costa Blanca/Lucentum depending on destination

Source : Vectalia Alicante; Alicante Turismo;

Bus to Elche centre

Elche / Palmeral

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to long-distance operators
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Elche and its palmeral at a moderate cost

Attention point

Return timetable to be checked if short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; join the bus station or adapted intercity stop according to timetable

Source : Transports Alicante; Elche Turismo;

Train to Elche

Elche / Elx Parc

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Regular trains from Alicante Terminal
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Elche and its palmeral without a car

Attention point

Requires initial transfer to Alicante Terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Alicante Terminal then train to Elche/Elx

Source : Renfe; Elche Turismo;

Train to Murcia del Carmen

Murcia del Carmen

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Regular trains from Alicante Terminal
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Rail option to reach Murcia without a car

Attention point

Need to reach Alicante Terminal from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to Alicante Terminal then train to Murcia del Carmen

Source : Renfe; ADIF;

Taxi to Benidorm

Benidorm

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to Benidorm without a tram

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with return timetable if short stopover

Source : services taxi locaux; Costa Blanca tourism

TRAM to Benidorm

Benidorm

Metro Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,80 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to timetable TRAM d'Alacant
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Benidorm without a car

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; reserve for long stopovers with verified return times

Source : TRAM d’Alacant;

Train to Madrid Chamartín

Madrid Chamartín

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 160 min
Frequency AVE/long-distance trains according to Renfe timetable
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Useful for long-distance transfers after disembarkation

Attention point

Unsuitable for a short tourist stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; especially suitable for pre/post-cruises from Alicante Terminal

Source : Renfe; ADIF;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.