Barcelona to Alicante bus
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Bus times from Barcelona to Alicante
Fastest Journey
5 h 20 m
Average
6 h 4 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
407 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Barcelona for Alicante every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Alicante
 | Distance | 252 miles (406 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 7 h 5 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $61 (€54) |
 | Bus frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day |
 | Bus providers | Plana, Alsa Supra, Alsa or Movelia |
Buses from Barcelona to Alicante cover the 252 miles (406 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 5 min with our travel partners like Plana, Alsa Supra, Alsa or Movelia. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $61 (€54), but the average price of bus tickets is $61 (€54). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
Bus companies: Alsa from Barcelona to Alicante
You can travel by bus from Barcelona to Alicante with Alsa for as low as $61 (€54). 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.
- Cheapest Price: $61
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
When departing from Barcelona, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and Barcelona, Pl. Universitat. When arriving in Alicante, you can end your trip in bus stations like Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, Alicante, Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche and Alicante, Aeropuerto.
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 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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