4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €40, while a flight costs an average of €163.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€163 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Barcelona:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Barcelona costing on average €53.
A train is €123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Barcelona costing on average €163.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
You'll arrive about 3h 24m sooner (1h 48m by flight vs 5h 12m by car). Tickets start at around €163 compared to roughly €99 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Barcelona
How to get from Alicante to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal9:15 AM6h30Alicante, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)€551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal9:15 AM6h30Alicante, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)€551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY13016:35 AM1h10Alicante Elche Airport7:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 05063+
065015:50 AM7h08Alicante-Terminal12:58 PMBarcelona Sants€1301One-way1 transfer - 05083+
061218:35 AM7h04Alicante-Terminal3:39 PMBarcelona Sants€1381One-way1 transfer - 05063+061115:50 AM8h49Alicante-Terminal2:39 PMBarcelona Sants€1411One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal9:15 AM6h30Alicante, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMBarcelona€551One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal3:00 PM6h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)€551One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal3:00 PM6h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMBarcelona€551One-way1 transfer
- VY131111:00 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport12:15 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€791One-way0 transfers
- VY13099:00 AM1h15Alicante Elche Airport10:15 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1691One-way0 transfers
- IB501111:00 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport12:15 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1891One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
How to get from Alicante to Barcelona
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Barcelona
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Barcelona:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Barcelona costing on average €53.
A train is €123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Barcelona costing on average €163.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, Iberia Express, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe EUROMED, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Vueling, Ryanair.
- 13 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY.
Travelling from Alicante to Barcelona: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
