Where do I depart from Alicante? Where do I arrive in Barcelona?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Alicante to Barcelona: Most travelers board their plane from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.

Which travel companies can take me from Alicante to Barcelona?

The following travel company offer services from Alicante to Barcelona: Travel with Vueling for flights to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Alicante to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $82 (€73).

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from Alicante to Barcelona

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

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

07:05AM1h10

Alicante Elche Airport

08:15AMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€731One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

08:40PM12h15

Alicante Elche Airport

08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€541One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

07:05AM1h10

Alicante Elche Airport

08:15AMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€731One-way

0 transfers

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12:45PM7h00

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

07:45PMBarcelona

€541One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM6h45

Alicante, Estación de Autobuses Nueva - Puerto de Alicante

04:45PMBarcelona

€571One-way

1 transfer

08:30PM1h10

Alicante Elche Airport

09:40PMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€931One-way

0 transfers

05:15PM1h10

Alicante Elche Airport

06:25PMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€931One-way

0 transfers

12:50PM1h10

Alicante Elche Airport

02:00PMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€931One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information to Barcelona from Alicante

	Distance	252 miles (406 km)
	Available travel modes	Flight
	Fastest mode	Flight • $82 (€73) • 1 h 10 min
	Popular travel companies	Vueling

Take a flight to travel 252 miles (406 km) from Alicante to Barcelona. Vueling is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Alicante to Barcelona.

How to get from Alicante to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

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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Airlines

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 travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Cheapest Price: $60

Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel from Alicante to Barcelona including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

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.

Travel Alicante to Barcelona by flight.

The fastest way to travel to Barcelona from Alicante is by flight, which requires on average 1 h 10 min of travel time.

The Alicante to Barcelona distance is around 252 miles (406 km).

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

Most travelers board their plane from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.

The following travel company offer services from Alicante to Barcelona:

Travel with Vueling for flights to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Alicante to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $82 (€73).

Yes, there is a direct service from Alicante to Barcelona:

You'll find direct flights with Vueling.

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

Many of our customers who book a trip from Alicante to Barcelona often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Madrid, Paris or Valencia. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Alicante and Barcelona itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Barcelona and any of these top destinations today!