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Trains from Barcelona to Alicante

Q: How long is the train to Alicante from Barcelona?

The Barcelona to Alicante train duration is on average 4 h 27 min , which is to be expected when traveling 252 miles (406 km) between Barcelona and Alicante. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

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The cheapest trains from Barcelona to Alicante

Showing times and prices for Jun 15

Cheapest

$68

Average

$77

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Barcelona to Alicante will cost around $ 77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 68.

Cheapest

12:00PMBarcelona Sants5h27 05:27PMAlicante-Terminal

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$681One-way

Cheapest

03:00PMBarcelona Sants5h20 08:20PMAlicante-Terminal

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$681One-way

2nd Cheapest

08:15AMBarcelona Sants4h30 12:45PMAlicante-Terminal

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$821One-way

2nd Cheapest

04:10PMBarcelona Sants4h27 08:37PMAlicante-Terminal

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$821One-way

2nd Cheapest

06:15PMBarcelona Sants4h27 10:42PMAlicante-Terminal

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$821One-way

Timetable Barcelona to Alicante

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08:15AMBarcelona Sants4h30 12:45PMAlicante-Terminal

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10:15AMBarcelona Sants4h33 02:48PMAlicante-Terminal

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12:00PMBarcelona Sants5h27 05:27PMAlicante-Terminal

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03:00PMBarcelona Sants5h20 08:20PMAlicante-Terminal

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04:10PMBarcelona Sants4h27 08:37PMAlicante-Terminal

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06:15PMBarcelona Sants4h27 10:42PMAlicante-Terminal

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Mon
Jun 14

$68

$62

$89

$122

Tue
Jun 15

$68

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$103

$122

Wed
Jun 16

$61

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Thu
Jun 17

$61

$62

$83

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Fri
Jun 18

$61

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$61

$127

Sat
Jun 19

$55

$62

$72

$123

Sun
Jun 20

$68

$62

$55

$123

Mon
Jun 21

$61

$62

$70

$126

Tue
Jun 22

$57

$62

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Wed
Jun 23

$68

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$55

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Thu
Jun 24

$61

$62

$89

$126

Fri
Jun 25

$55

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Sat
Jun 26

$55

$62

$55

$123

Sun
Jun 27

$68

$62

$61

$123

Mon
Jun 28

$55

$62

$61

$122

Tue
Jun 29

$48

$62

$55

$122

Wed
Jun 30

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$62

$66

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Thu
Jul 1

$48

$62

$39

$126

Fri
Jul 2

$55

$62

$72

$123

Sat
Jul 3

$48

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Sun
Jul 4

$55

$62

$94

$123

The fastest trains from Barcelona to Alicante

Showing times and prices for Jun 15

Fastest Journey

4 h 27 m

Average

4 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

407 km

Of the 6 trains 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.

These direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 27 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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.

Fastest

04:10PMBarcelona Sants4h27 08:37PMAlicante-Terminal

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$821One-way

Fastest

06:15PMBarcelona Sants4h27 10:42PMAlicante-Terminal

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$821One-way

2nd Fastest

08:15AMBarcelona Sants4h30 12:45PMAlicante-Terminal

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$821One-way

10:15AMBarcelona Sants4h33 02:48PMAlicante-Terminal

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$821One-way

03:00PMBarcelona Sants5h20 08:20PMAlicante-Terminal

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$681One-way

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Journey Summary

Barcelona to Alicante Train Information

	Avg. Train Duration	5 hours 5 minutes
	Train Ticket Price:	$50
	Trains depart from:	Barcelona
	Trains arrive in:	Alicante
	Distance:	407 km
	Train Companies:	Renfe

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Renfe Barcelona – Alicante

Travel between Barcelona and Alicante from $55 (€43) with Omio’s train partners Renfe! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Renfe

Renfe offers excellent train services within Spain and neighboring France and Portugal, including a trip from Barcelona to Alicante. As an official travel partner of Renfe, Omio quickly and easily shows you Renfe train schedules and ticket types so you can find the cheapest, fastest or earliest Barcelona to Alicante train. The distance from Barcelona to Alicante with Renfe is around 252 miles (406 km) and prices for this journey are as low as $55 (€43).

Renfe is known for its wide range of ticket types with special offers like Promo, Promo+ and Flexible tickets and discount cards like Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which can be used to purchase Renfe tickets on Omio.

When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination: high-speed AVE for long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for domestic routes along the Spanish Mediterranean coast, regional Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.

Read on for COVID-19 recommendations and policies for your Renfe train ticket between Barcelona and Alicante:

Cashless payments recommended
Online booking and check-in recommended
Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
Renfe has applied temporary travel conditions for ticket holders that can no longer justify their travel or don’t wish to travel with AVE, Large Distancia, Avant or Media services for trips between 29th of October and 8th of May 2021
Travellers may choose to get a full refund, free of charge, or be provided with a new ticket for another date free of charge.
Passengers traveling international routes (Renfe–SNCF) can cancel their ticket free of charge until August 29th, 2021 if it’s requested three days before the departure date.

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Trains from Barcelona to Alicante

Trains in Spain are an efficient way to travel between cities, with Renfe offering both domestic and international train routes in Spain. There are usually 8 direct trains traveling from Barcelona to Alicante per day. All Barcelona to Alicante trains are operated by Renfe, depart from Barcelona Sants train station and arrive at Alicante-Terminal train station. The first Barcelona to Alicante train departs at 7:00 a.m., while the last train of the day leaves Barcelona at 6:00 p.m.

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Barcelona to Alicante Train Cost

Average prices for Renfe trains from Barcelona to Alicante when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€61
1 Day in Advance	€54
1 Week in Advance	€53
2 Weeks in Advance	€49
1 Month in Advance	€43
3 Months in Advance	€28

Barcelona to Alicante Trains: General Information

Travelers in Spain can offset some of the cost of Barcelona to Alicante train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.

All Barcelona to Alicante trains are run by Renfe.
All Renfe trains are direct, depart from Barcelona's Sants train station and arrive at Alicante-Terminal train station.
The Barcelona to Alicante train journey takes as little as 4 hours and 55 minutes to arrive in Alicante.
Most travelers book their Barcelona to Alicante train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Barcelona to Alicante trains decrease the further you book in advance:

It is 11% cheaper on average to book a Barcelona to Alicante train ticket a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
It is 13% cheaper on average to purchase Barcelona to Alicante train tickets 1 week ahead of when you intend to travel.
Barcelona to Alicante train costs are 30% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of departure..

Train tickets from Barcelona to Alicante: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	40 €
2 weeks earlier	32 €	25%
3 weeks earlier	35 €	14.%
1 month before	32 €	25%
2 months earlier	35 €	14.%
3 months earlier	34 €	18%

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The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:

Buying your train ticket from Barcelona - Alicante 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 14% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
If you book a ticket Barcelona - Alicante with 2 months in advance you save up to about 14% compared to the initial price.
By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 18%.
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Trains from Barcelona to Alicante

Travel by train to Alicante easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Alicante.

How much does a cheap train between Barcelona and Alicante cost?

Looking to save money on your trip? Omio customers have found the cheapest train from Barcelona to Alicante for the next 7 days starting from $55 (€43) one way.

How much does it cost to take a train between Barcelona and Alicante?

If you’re looking to purchase your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Barcelona to Alicante train price to come in at an average of $63 (€49) one way.

How many miles is it from Barcelona to Alicante by train?

When traveling this route you should expect the distance from Barcelona to Alicante by train to be approximately 252 miles (406 km).

How long is the train to Alicante from Barcelona?

The Barcelona to Alicante train duration is on average 4 h 27 min, which is to be expected when traveling 252 miles (406 km) between Barcelona and Alicante. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

Which train station from Barcelona to Alicante do I depart from? Which Alicante train station from Barcelona do I arrive in?

When departing from Barcelona, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona Estació De França. When arriving in Alicante, you can end your trip in train stations like Alicante-Terminal and Alicante San Gabriel.

Omio customers book a train from Barcelona Sants to Alicante-Terminal most frequently for this route.

Where do I find the Barcelona train station to Alicante? Where is the Alicante train station?

Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Barcelona Sants and need to travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Alicante most often arrive at Alicante-Terminal and need to travel around 0 mile (s) / 0 km from this train station to the city center.

What train providers offer a service to Alicante from Barcelona?

Take the Barcelona to Alicante train with Renfe. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to Alicante from Barcelona as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When is the earliest train from Barcelona to Alicante? When is the last train from Barcelona to Alicante?

You can take the earliest train from Barcelona to Alicante at 8: 15 AM or take the last train from Barcelona to Alicante leaving at 4: 15 PM. Look for the latest Barcelona to Alicante train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this trip.

How early should I buy Barcelona to Alicante train tickets to get the best deals?

If you purchase the Barcelona to Alicante train within the next 7 days, you can find one way tickets to cost on average $63 (€49). However, booking your train ticket in advance gives you access to the best prices for trains to Alicante from Barcelona. Look out for train tickets for this trip to go on sale a few months before your planned departure date to find the best deals.

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