Day trip from Murcia to Alicante
Alicante lies 69 km (43 mi) north-east of Murcia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 69 km (43 mi) apart, Alicante is a realistic day trip from Murcia: about 1 h 8 min each way by road.
| Murcia | Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 471,982 | 348,901 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Alicante
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Staying in Alicante
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Common questions
How far is Alicante from Murcia?
69 km (43 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Murcia; by road roughly 85 km (53 mi).
How long does it take to get from Murcia to Alicante by road?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Murcia and Alicante?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.