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Public transport in Alicante — TRAM, bus, train, taxi

Updated July 2026

Alicante is small enough to walk end-to-end in 30 minutes, so most tourists never need more than the TRAM. Here's what you actually need to know, plus our live tools to skip the guessing.

Cómo llegar y moverse por Alicante
TRAM, buses and TAM tickets · © Alicante Turismo
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The TRAM (tram-train)

  • 5 lines: L1 to Benidorm, L2 short city loop, L3/L4 to El Campello & San Juan beach, L5 city, L9 Benidorm–Dénia.
  • Main city stops: Luceros (hub), Mercado, MARQ-Castillo, Puerta del Mar (near port), Sangueta.
  • Frequency: every 10–15 min in the city, every 30 min on the long lines to Benidorm.
  • Hours: 06:00 to ~23:30.
  • Ticket 1.45 € (Zone A), 4.05 € to Benidorm.
Playa de San Juan
TRAM L1/L3 → Playa de San Juan in 25 min · © Alicante Turismo

City buses (TAM)

White-and-orange buses, 1.45 € cash or SUMA card. Line 22 to Playa del Postiguet / castle base; line C6 to the airport (4 €); night lines N81–N89 after 23:00. Live ETAs at eta-autobuses-alicante.

Barco a Tabarca
Boat to Tabarca from the port · © Alicante Turismo

Cercanías & long-distance trains

  • C1 Alicante-Terminal → Elche → Murcia (every 30–60 min).
  • C3 Alicante → San Vicente / University.
  • AVE / AVLO / OUIGO / IRYO to Madrid (2h20) and Barcelona (4h30) from Alicante-Terminal.
  • Real-time board: Alicante-Terminal live.
Mercado Central de Alicante
Everything in the centre is walkable · © Alicante Turismo

Taxis

  • City fare ~6–12 € for any centre-to-centre ride.
  • Fixed 25 € airport day rate, 30 € night.
  • Call: 965 91 09 91 (Radio Taxi Alicante) or use the Pide Taxi Alicante app.

Bikes & scooters

Alabici public bikes exist but stations are limited. Bird / Lime e-scooters cover the centre and seafront — 1 € unlock + ~0.25 €/min.

Frequently asked questions

›Is there a metro in Alicante?

No underground metro — the closest equivalent is the TRAM, a tram-train that goes underground in the city centre (Mercado, MARQ, Luceros) and above ground along the coast to Benidorm and Dénia.

›How much is a TRAM ticket in Alicante?

1.45 € single (Zone A, city centre and Postiguet), rising to ~4 € to Benidorm. Buy at machines on every platform — coins, notes and card.

›Do I need a travel card for Alicante?

Not for short trips. If you stay 5+ days and move around, the SUMA card (~4 € deposit, refillable) gives ~35% discount on TRAM and city buses.

›How do I pay for the city bus?

1.45 € cash to the driver, or the same SUMA card as the TRAM. Alicante city buses (TAM) are white and orange.

›Can I use Google Maps for Alicante buses?

Yes, but ETAs are often wrong. Use our live tools: /eta-autobuses-alicante for accurate arrivals.

›Is Uber available in Alicante?

Uber and Cabify operate but the fleet is small — expect longer waits than taxi. Taxis are widely available; hail from a rank or call 965 91 09 91.

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