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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Alicante

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Cheapest

€74

Average

€74

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.

04:15PM5h07

Barcelona

04:15PMAlicante

€741One-way

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Train schedule from Barcelona to Alicante

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Renfe Euromed

04:15PM5h07

Barcelona

09:22PMAlicante

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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Alicante

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Fastest Journey

5 h 7 m

Average

5 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

407 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Barcelona for Alicante every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:15PM5h07

Barcelona

04:15PMAlicante

€741One-way

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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Alicante

	Distance	252 miles (406 km)
	Average train duration	5 h
	Average train ticket price	$67 (€59)
	Train frequency	5 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity or Renfe

Trains from Barcelona to Alicante cover the 252 miles (406 km) long trip taking on average 5 h with our travel partners like Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity or Renfe. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $67 (€59), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $63 (€56). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.

Train providers: Renfe from Barcelona to Alicante trains

You can travel by train from Barcelona to Alicante with Renfe for as low as $63 (€56). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Barcelona to Alicante trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.

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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Train companies often offer promotional prices and offers—by buying in advance—you can get access the best prices for trains in the U.S., Canada, and the major European railroad operators. Search on Omio to check prices and cheap train tickets from Barcelona - Alicante. Easily find the most attractive rates and choose the your preferred route for your journey. Book and choose your mobile ticket: avoid the queues at the station and the added stress of printing your ticket.

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%.
On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.

FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Alicante

FAQs: Travel by train from Barcelona 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.

Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Alicante can start from as little as $63 (€56) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Barcelona to Alicante is $67 (€59); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Barcelona to Alicante train travel time is 5 h for the 252 mile (406 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Barcelona to Alicante leaves at 5: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Barcelona to Alicante leaves at 4: 15 PM.

Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Barcelona to Alicante with Renfe Euromed. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Barcelona to Alicante you can take a train with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity or Renfe. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Barcelona to Alicante on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

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

Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 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.

The cheapest month to travel from Barcelona to Alicante by train is March.

However, you have options as you can travel between Barcelona and Alicante 2 different ways: bus or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Barcelona

Alicante

Barcelona Sants is the most popular Barcelona railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Barcelona for your trip to Alicante.

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Address

Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1, 7, 08014 Barcelona, Spain

Phone Number

+34 934956020

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 00 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Barcelona Sants

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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