The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
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 $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barcelona Sants for Alicante Elche Airport on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 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 25 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 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.


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 flight with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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€79 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport trains with Omio?
iryo as well as Renfe EUROMED and Ouigo offer trains services from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport.
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 and Ouigo to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare iryo with all available travel options, which are flight and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While iryo tickets can be bought on iryo's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Renfe EUROMED and Ouigo to help you choose the right option for your journey from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including flight and train to find the ideal travel option from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport
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 $94 (€75) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 16:15, the last at 16:15. 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 $94 (€75) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 16:15 |
Last train 16:15 |
Train companies: iryo, Renfe EUROMED, Ouigo from Barcelona Sants to Alicante Elche Airport trainsiryo, Renfe EUROMED, Ouigo trains will get you between Barcelona Sants and Alicante Elche Airport from $38 (€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
- 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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