🏖️ Getting Around Alicante

Sun-drenched Costa Blanca city with a scenic coastal tram, easy bus network, and beachfront bike paths stretching for kilometres.

Read the Alicante Destination Guide

Main Transport Options

TRAM Metropolitano

Modern light rail connecting Alicante with coastal towns along the Costa Blanca

•5 lines linking Alicante to Benidorm, Denia & El Campello
•Scenic coastal route rated one of the most beautiful in Spain
•Runs 6:00am–11:00pm with 10–20 min frequency
•Contactless TAM card for discounted fares

Pro Tip: Take Line 1 to Benidorm — the coastal cliff views between Villajoyosa and Benidorm are breathtaking!

City Buses (TAM)

Alicante's urban bus network covering the city centre, beach areas and suburbs

•25+ routes across the city and surrounding areas
•Line 22 connects airport to city centre in 20 minutes
•Night services on weekends
•€1.45 single fare

Pro Tip: Bus C6 does a scenic loop through the old town — great for getting your bearings!

Cercanías Renfe

Regional commuter trains connecting Alicante to Elche, Murcia and other cities

•Direct trains to Elche (20 min) and Murcia (1 hr)
•Departs from Alicante Terminal station
•Affordable fares starting from €1.80
•Air-conditioned carriages with bike spaces

Pro Tip: Day trip to Elche to see the UNESCO Palm Grove — only 20 minutes by train!

Alicante Bike Share

Growing network of bike lanes and rental options along the Mediterranean seafront

•Flat seafront promenade perfect for cycling
•Multiple private rental shops near the port
•Dedicated bike lanes along Playa de San Juan
•E-scooter rentals also widely available

Pro Tip: Cycle the full length of Playa de San Juan — 6km of beachfront bike path!

Passes & Tickets

TAM Contactless Card

Rechargeable card for discounted bus and tram fares

Best for: Visitors staying more than a couple of days

✓€2 card purchase + top-up
✓Bus rides from €0.73 with card
✓Works on both buses and TRAM

TRAM Day/Multi-Day Pass

Unlimited tram travel for set periods on all TRAM lines

Best for: Day-trippers exploring the coast

✓Day passes from €6.50
✓Covers all zones including Benidorm
✓Buy at TRAM stations

Single Tickets

Pay-as-you-go for occasional journeys

Best for: Short stays or light transit use

✓Bus €1.45 / TRAM from €1.45 by zone
✓Cash or contactless on buses
✓Buy TRAM tickets at stations

Navigation Apps & Tools

TRAM Alicante App

Official app with timetables, route maps and service alerts

Moovit

Excellent multi-modal planner for buses, trams and walking routes

Google Maps

Reliable transit directions with live arrival times

Renfe App

Book Cercanías and long-distance train tickets

Most Instagrammable Transport Spots

TRAM Coastal Line

Turquoise Mediterranean views from the cliff-hugging tram

Explanada de España

Iconic wavy-tiled promenade with palm trees

Castillo de Santa Bárbara

Panoramic city and sea views from the hilltop castle

Playa de San Juan Bike Path

Golden sand and blue water stretching for kilometres

Mercado Central

Stunning modernist food market in the city centre

Insider Tips

1The TRAM to Benidorm is one of Spain's most scenic rail journeys — sit on the left side for sea views
2Buy a TAM card immediately — it halves the cost of every bus and tram ride
3Line 22 airport bus is far cheaper than a taxi and takes only 20 minutes
4Alicante is very walkable — the old town, port and beaches are all within 20 minutes on foot
5Avoid driving in the old town — streets are narrow, parking is scarce, and transit covers everything