The cheapest and fastest trains from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Juan de Alicante for Barcelona on Fri, Nov 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct trains cover the 399 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 21 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.


Travel Information
Compare flight and train for San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €59, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona
Trains from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 247 miles (399 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 247 miles (399 km) |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 06:55 |
Last train 18:15 |
Train companies: Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, Ouigo from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona trainsRenfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, Ouigo trains will get you between San Juan de Alicante and Barcelona from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Renfe Intercity
Ouigo
FAQs: Trains from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Juan de Alicante to Barcelona
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- 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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