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Compare bus and train for Barcelona to Alcanar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alcanar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Alcanar
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Alcanar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Alcanar:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Alcanar costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Alcanar take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€8). The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Alcanar
How to get from Barcelona to Alcanar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Alcanar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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3:05 PM 4h45 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) 7:50 PM Alcanar $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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3:05 PM 4h45 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) 7:50 PM Alcanar $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:55 AM 2h10 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 9:05 AM Alcanar $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 PM 4h50 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 7:50 PM Alcanar $11 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
3:00 PM 4h50 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) 7:50 PM Alcanar $11 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal
6:35 AM 2h30 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) 9:05 AM Alcanar $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Alcanar:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Alcanar costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Alcanar take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 57 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Alcanar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Vinaròs station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) and arrive in Alcanar.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Alcanar by train.
- Travel with Hife to go to Alcanar by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
- 53 direct buses per day with Hife.
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