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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 flight with prices starting from $30. 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 flight costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m 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 flight is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Alicante Elche Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
The journey is about 15m faster (5h 10m by train vs 5h 25m by car) and roughly $34 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($90 (€72) vs $124 (€99)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Why should you book Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs iryo?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for iryo, but also compare tickets for the likes of Renfe EUROMED or SNCF OUIGO to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Renfe EUROMED or SNCF OUIGO to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport.
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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 3 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) 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 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 5:15 PM |
Last train 5:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: iryo, Renfe EUROMED, SNCF OUIGO from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport trainsiryo, Renfe EUROMED, SNCF OUIGO trains will get you between Barcelona Sants and Alicante Elche Airport from $30 (€24). 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
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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