Alicante airport to Torrevieja: the options that make sense.
You do not automatically need a rental car for Torrevieja. Aena confirms a direct bus without intermediate stops, which makes it easier to choose based on your actual trip.

Direct bus
Aena lists a direct connection between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport and Torrevieja without intermediate stops. The airport gives an approximate journey time of 40 minutes.
Costa Azul/Avanza operates the route, shown in the intercity network as L40 Torrevieja – Aeropuerto. Check current departure times and fares with the operator for your travel date.
When a rental car makes sense
A car becomes useful when you plan several day trips outside Torrevieja, carry a lot of luggage or want maximum timing flexibility. For a stay centred on town, beach and promenade, it is not automatically necessary.
Private transfer or taxi
A taxi or pre-booked transfer is most attractive for late or early arrivals, heavy luggage or when you want to go directly to the accommodation without dealing with schedules. The trade-off is usually a higher price than the public bus.
Which would we choose?
For city plus beach with few excursions, start by checking the direct bus. For several regional day trips, a rental car can be worth the parking hassle. For maximum convenience after a late flight, a transfer is the simplest option.
Sources & transparency
For current information, we prefer official primary sources and clearly separate plans from changes that are already in place.
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Practical tips
Tips for your visit
- Enter your starting point and destination in the route planner.
- Check the departure time with Avanza and parking rules on the signs where you park.
- For late arrivals or a missed connection, have another way to reach your accommodation.
Things to keep in mind
- Bus routes changed in July 2026. Older maps may be out of date.
- Published frequencies and estimated journey times do not show live arrivals.