Barcelona to Alicante train
Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Alicante
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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.
Train schedule from Barcelona to Alicante
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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Alicante
Fastest Journey
4 h 44 m
Average
5 h 11 m
Trains per day
6
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.
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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Alicante
 | Distance | 252 miles (406 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 44 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $61 (€59) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train companies | Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity or Renfe |
Trains from Barcelona to Alicante cover the 252 miles (406 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 44 min with our travel partners like Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity or Renfe. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $41 (€40), but the average price of train tickets is $61 (€59). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
Train providers: Renfe from Barcelona to Alicante trains
For as little as $41 (€40) you can travel by train between Barcelona and Alicante with Renfe. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
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.
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 $
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.
Travel Tips: Trains from Barcelona to Alicante
When taking the train to Alicante from Barcelona, you can choose to depart from train stations like Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona Estació De França. Your trip can end in train stations such as Alicante-Terminal, Alicante San Gabriel and Universidad de Alicante.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Alicante-Terminal, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center.
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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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