Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Alicante will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 12 trains that leave Barcelona for Alicante on Mon, Jun 23, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 5 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
On Mon, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 7 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€81 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €105 Average price |
6h 43m Average duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 3:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h25 | 4:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h05 | 4:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h24 | 10:39 AM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h15 | 4:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h25 | 4:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:43 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h27 | 4:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h25 | 1:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h59 | 8:39 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h25 | 4:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 11:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h49 | 8:39 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Barcelona Sants | 5h18 | 7:33 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Barcelona Sants | 5h25 | 9:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 17:15 |
Renfe Euromed, Renfe and Renfe Intercity trains will get you from Barcelona to Alicante from $49 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Renfe is Spain’s national train company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use 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. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.
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:
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:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Alicante-Terminal, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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