How to travel from Alicante to Barcelona

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Travel Information from Alicante to Barcelona

distanceDistance252 miles (406 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
carriersPopular travel companiesBalearia

Travel 252 miles (406 km) by bus, train or flight to Barcelona from Alicante. Balearia is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct ferry from Alicante to Barcelona.

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from Alicante to Barcelona

How to get from Alicante to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Alicante to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Alsa
12:45PM7h00
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
07:45PMBarcelona
$731One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
12:00PM6h15
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
06:15PMBarcelona
$711One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Vueling
07:00AM1h15
Alicante Elche Airport (ALC)
08:15AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$891One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe INTERCITY
05:05PM6h20
Alicante-Terminal
11:25PMBarcelona Sants
$821One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVE
07:24AM7h18
Alicante-Terminal
02:42PMBarcelona Sants
$1711One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVE
07:24AM8h06
Alicante-Terminal
03:30PMBarcelona Sants
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
12:00PM6h45
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
06:45PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$711One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
12:45PM7h15
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
08:00PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$731One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
04:45AM7h45
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante
12:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$731One-way
0 transfers
GetJet Airlines
06:00PM1h15
Alicante Elche Airport (ALC)
07:15PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$951One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
05:00PM1h15
Alicante Elche Airport (ALC)
06:15PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1011One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
08:40PM1h15
Alicante Elche Airport (ALC)
09:55PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1011One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Alicante to Barcelona

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Alicante to Barcelona, 82,05% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Alicante to Barcelona and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best route between Alicante and Barcelona with Air Europa, Iberia and Renfe. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains between Alicante and Barcelona. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.

    Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

      Air Europa is Spain's 3rd most popular airline with flights around Europe and the rest of the world and a choice between Economy or Business fares for your travel from Alicante to Barcelona.

        FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Barcelona

        FAQs: Travel to Barcelona 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 Alicante to Barcelona.
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        You can go from Alicante to Barcelona by bus, train or flight.

        You should expect to travel around 252 miles (406 km) between Alicante and Barcelona.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Barcelona:

          If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel company for you:

          • Travel with Balearia or Trasmed for ferries to Barcelona.

          Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Barcelona:

          • Direct services by ferry with.

          Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Barcelona from Alicante.

          Your trip from Alicante to Barcelona doesn't have to end in Barcelona. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville or Zaragoza. If you’d like to add Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville or Zaragoza to your Alicante to Barcelona tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Barcelona today!
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