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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
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 $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 13 trains from Barcelona to Alicante, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest trains will take 7 h 17 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.
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Trains from Barcelona to Alicante run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Alicante trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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07410 · 06944 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h09 | 4:44 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06410 · 06594 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h32 | 9:07 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06410 · 06944 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h09 | 4:44 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06080 · 06164 | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h20 | 7:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06012 · 06164 | 9:12 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h58 | 7:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
01101 | 10:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h25 | 3:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
06500 · 06594 | 10:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h27 | 9:07 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06110 · 06164 | 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h25 | 7:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06020 · 06164 | 11:18 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h52 | 7:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06320 · 06164 | 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h56 | 7:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
06540 · 06594 | 1:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h17 | 9:07 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
01161 | 4:15 PM Barcelona Sants | 5h18 | 9:33 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
01181 | 6:15 PM Barcelona Sants | 5h25 | 11:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Archaeological museum with acclaimed interactive displays covering prehistory to modern Alicante.
Fine arts museum in an 18th-century palace, featuring Alicante artists and regional painting collections.
Alicante's iconic waterfront promenade with mosaic paving, palms, and constant seaside city life.
Historic old quarter of whitewashed lanes climbing toward the castle, full of character and viewpoints.
Popular city beach and promenade area beside the old town, excellent for walks and classic coastal views.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked in fish stock with seafood or meat. It is central to local Sunday meals and showcases the region’s rice tradition.
Rice baked in the oven with stock, tomato, chickpeas, and often pork or sausage. A hearty Valencian classic widely eaten in Alicante homes.
Traditional Alicante rice made with tuna, pumpkin, and ñora pepper. It reflects the city’s coastal pantry and old home-style cooking.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Mediterranean tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic traditional venue famous for Alicante tapas, cured fish, and local wines in a classic, lively old-town setting.
Well-known seafood and rice restaurant near the marina, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished but approachable service.
Moderate for Spain: lodging rises in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Alicante 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Alicante trains use the Barcelona Sants to Alicante-Terminal station pair, with some services arriving at Universidad de Alicante. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
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 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
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
Alicante-Terminal is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante-Terminal 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 options include: Cafestore, Candy & go, Gambrinus, Máquinas Vending, Upper Crust
Free WiFi. . ATMs are aTM machine is in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00. Information desks are look for the "i" symbol.
Luggage storage is offered through an independent company. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante-Terminal: Adapted for deaf persons.
Nearby hotels include Eurostar Centrum Alicante, Old Town Alicante B&B, Casa Alberola Alicante, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Universidad de Alicante is 5 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Universidad de Alicante has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Universidad de Alicante.
Available at Universidad de Alicante: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Universidad de Alicante.
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