- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alcoy to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alcoy to Barcelona will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Alcoy to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alcoy to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, and a bus costs an average of $78.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alcoy to Barcelona:
A train is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alcoy to Barcelona costing on average $75 (€62).
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alcoy to Barcelona costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€64) compared to roughly $108 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 5h 43m versus 4h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Alcoy to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 11h15 | 6:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 8h15 | 3:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 8h45 | 4:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 8h45 | 6:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 8h15 | 6:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 9h45 | 7:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 9h30 | 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 8h15 | 9:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 8h45 | 10:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 6h00 | 7:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 6h15 | 8:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert) | 8h30 | 10:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Alcoy to Barcelona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€64) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 17:15. The fastest bus covers the 232 miles (374 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 232 miles (374 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€64) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 5:15 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
Catalonia’s premier art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and modern Catalan works, set in the Palau Nacional.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and rotating contemporary art exhibitions in a notable modern building.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with historic buildings, performers, and constant activity.
Historic Gothic Quarter of narrow lanes, small squares, medieval architecture, and many of the city’s oldest landmarks.
Hilltop viewpoint with sweeping panoramic views over Barcelona, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A Catalan staple served with many meals and one of Barcelona’s most iconic bites.
A traditional Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, olives, and olive oil. It is especially typical in Barcelona and along the coast.
Potato balls stuffed with meat, fried, and topped with spicy sauce and aioli. They originated in La Barceloneta and are closely tied to the city.
An internationally acclaimed fine-dining restaurant offering highly creative modern cuisine and a refined tasting-menu experience in Barcelona.
A very popular tapas restaurant with a broad menu, reliable quality, and bustling atmosphere. Good for sampling many local favorites in one meal.
One of Barcelona’s oldest restaurants, known for classic Catalan cooking in a historic dining room. A strong choice for traditional dishes and old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe. Food and transit are reasonable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good table service. Small change is fine in cafés; taxi tips are optional.
Official public transport app
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