Barcelona to Alicante bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Alicante

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

BlaBlaCar
09:00AM6h20
Barcelona
03:20PMAlicante
$311One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
05:00PM6h00
Barcelona
11:00PMAlicante
$341One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
09:00PM6h00
Barcelona
03:00AMAlicante
$431One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
01:20PM5h20
Barcelona
06:40PMAlicante
$451One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
07:00AM5h40
Barcelona
12:40PMAlicante
$451One-way
0 transfers

Barcelona to Alicante bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, October 14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Alsa12:00PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9h15 09:15PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante0 transfersDirect
Alsa04:30PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7h30 12:00AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante0 transfersDirect
Alsa04:55PM Barcelona7h05 12:00AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante0 transfersDirect
Alsa05:00PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7h45 12:45AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante0 transfersDirect
Alsa07:00PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8h15 03:15AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante0 transfersDirect
Alsa10:00PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7h30 05:30AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante0 transfersDirect
Alsa11:59PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9h31 09:30AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Barcelona to Alicante?

The best time to book your bus from Barcelona to Alicante is 77 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Barcelona to Alicante route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Barcelona to Alicante per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Barcelona to Alicante.

Bus times from Barcelona to Alicante

Showing times and prices for Oct 14

Fastest Journey

7 h 5 m

Average

8 h 7 m

Buses per day

7

Distance

407 km

Of the 7 buses that leave Barcelona for Alicante every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Alsa
04:55PM7h05
Barcelona
12:00AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$641One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Alsa
04:30PM7h30
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:00AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$641One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Alsa
10:00PM7h30
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:30AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$641One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
05:00PM7h45
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:45AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$641One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
07:00PM8h15
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
03:15AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
$641One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Alicante

distanceDistance252 miles (406 km)
durationAverage bus duration7 h 5 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$63 (€54)
frequencyBus frequency8 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 7 direct buses a day
carriersBus companiesAlsa or FlixBus

Buses from Barcelona to Alicante cover the 252 miles (406 km) long route taking on average 7 h 5 min with our travel partners like Alsa or FlixBus. Normally, there are 8 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $36 (€30), but the average price of bus tickets is $63 (€54). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.

Bus companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus from Barcelona to Alicante

You can travel by bus between Barcelona and Alicante with Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus for as low as $40 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Alsa from Barcelona to Alicante bus information:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $40
  • Alsa frequency: 5 a day

Buses Barcelona to Alicante

The provincial capital of the Mediterranean province of the same name, Alicante, can be reached daily from the Catalan capital Barcelona by several buses. The Buses Barcelona to Alicante starts either at the bus station of the city of Barcelona or in Santa Magdalena.

Which bus companies operate from Barcelona to Alicante?

The Spanish bus company Alsa and the Catalan bus line Hife share the route Barcelona - Alicante. Alsa departs on weekends, help offers the bus Barcelona - Alicante during the week.

How long does the bus ride from Barcelona to Alicante take?

The journey time from Barcelona - Alicante may vary slightly. The Buses Barcelona to Alicante takes just under 7 hours for the fastest connections, most buses take about 9 hours. The weekend Buses Alsa are generally slightly faster than the Buses Hife, which sometimes take even over 13 hours for the route.

How often can you travel by bus from Barcelona to Alicante?

The Buses Barcelona to Alicante run daily. The connections are particularly convenient on weekends, as they start directly at the Barcelona Nord bus station.

Bus stations on the route Barcelona to Alicante?

At which bus station does the bus start in Barcelona? The Alsa buses start at the northern bus station in Barcelona. It is located in the district of El Fort Pienc, near the Citadel Park and the Palace of Justice. Many city bus lines take you to the north bus station. During the week, the buses operated by Hife do not depart from Barcelona, but from the bus station in Santa Magdalena with a change in Valencia. From Valencia Alsa buses run the journey to Alicante. The bus station at Plaza Santa Magdalena is just outside the suburb of Espluguet de Llobregat. With the bus line 153, one gets here from the Plaza de Españya in Barcelona. The journey takes about 60 minutes. Other bus lines that run from Barcelona to Santa Magdalena are the L3 and L4, as well as the 63, 67, 68 and 78 from various districts in Barcelona.

At which bus station does the bus arrive in Alicante? Arrival station in the city of Alicante for the bus Barcelona Alicante is the bus station of the city. It is located in the southern city centre near the port, in Calle Heliodoro Madrona. Several city bus lines are available from there. Lines 6 and 24 go to the centre of Alicante. Or you can take the buses to other Spanish cities, such as Madrid or Murcia. In the future, a bus and train station is planned in Alicante, from where trains and buses will depart in many directions within Spain.

FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Alicante

FAQs: Take the bus from Barcelona to Alicante with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Alicante.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Alicante can start from as little as $36 (€30) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Barcelona to Alicante is $63 (€54); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time from Barcelona to Alicante is on average 7 h 5 min   for the 252 mile (406 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Alicante from Barcelona by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Barcelona to Alicante leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Barcelona to Alicante leaves at 9: 59 PM.
Yes, there are 7 direct buses a day from Barcelona to Alicante with Alsa or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the Barcelona to Alicante bus with Alsa or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey from Barcelona to Alicante as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Barcelona to Alicante by bus is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Alicante including taking a bus, train or flight.

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