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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
5 h 24 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
414 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 2 trains that leave Barcelona Sants for Alicante Elche Airport on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 414 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 24 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 5 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
010717:15 AM5h24Barcelona Sants12:39 PMAlicante-Terminal€721One-way0 transfers- 011816:15 PM5h25Barcelona Sants11:40 PMAlicante-Terminal€1051One-way0 transfers
- 010717:15 AM5h24Barcelona Sants12:39 PMAlicante-Terminal€721One-way0 transfers
- 011816:15 PM5h25Barcelona Sants11:40 PMAlicante-Terminal€1051One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and train for Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport:
A train is €20 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport costing on average €69.
Other travel options to Alicante Elche Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €50. The journey takes 5h 30m versus 5h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe EUROMED.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01071 | On time 7:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h24 | 12:39 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 01181 | On time 6:15 PM Barcelona Sants | 5h25 | 11:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport
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Trains from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €30 by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 17:15, the last at 17:15. The fastest train covers the 257 miles (414 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 257 miles (414 km) |
Average train duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 5:15 PM |
Last train 5:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe EUROMED, AVE from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport trainsSNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe EUROMED, AVE trains will get you between Barcelona Sants and Alicante Elche Airport from €30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alicante Elche Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport
Most Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport trains use the Barcelona Sants to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona Sants and Alicante Elche Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Barcelona Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants train station facilities and services
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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