How to Get from Orihuela Costa to Alicante Airport – Travel Options, Costs & Tips

Heading to Alicante Airport (ALC) from Orihuela Costa? Whether you’re catching a flight or welcoming visitors, here’s your complete guide to travel choices, costs, durations—and how you can relax with a beauty treat before you go.

🚖 1. Private Taxi Transfer – Comfortable & Quick

For the most convenient and stress-free journey, a private taxi is ideal:

• Duration: ~40–45 minutes
• Cost: Approximately €70–85 one way
• Premium door-to-door service for with luggage or early flights

Start your day with a pampering session like a Head Spa Treatment or relax after shopping with a Spa Pedicure & Manicure at 4 Seasons Beauty, just minutes from Villamartín Plaza.

🚌 2. Coach via Torrevieja – Budget-Friendly Option

Prefer stretching your euros? Combine a short local taxi with an affordable coach ride:

• Take a local taxi (or bus) to Torrevieja Bus Station
• Then hop on a coach directly to Alicante Airport
• Cost: €6–8 for the coach, plus €10–15 to Torrevieja
• Duration: About 90–120 minutes total

It’s a great choice if you’re travelling light, but maybe squeeze in a Facial Deep Cleansing treatment beforehand to feel fresh off the coach.

🚉 3. Train & Local Bus – Scenic & Low-Cost

Enjoy the journey as much as the destination with this rail-and-bus combo:

1. Train south to Alicante city centre
2. Then catch the local airport bus to the terminal

• Cost: Around €8–10 total
• Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours

Perfect if you want to relax with a seaside stroll beforehand—or stop by for a blowout or styling session at 4 Seasons before hopping on the train.

🚗 4. Rental Car – Flexible & Independent

If you’re touring, this option offers the most freedom:

• Pick up or drop off your rental car right at Alicante Airport
• Duration: ~45 minutes
• Cost: €30–40/day plus fuel and any drop-off fees

Make sure your rental allows airport drop-off. Driving along the AP‑7 or coastal routes, you can stop at beaches or markets—then treat yourself to an Anti-Cellulite Massage post-trip in Villamartín.

💶 Summary of Options at a Glance