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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Alcoy
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alcoy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a flight costs an average of €217.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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€12 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €217 Average price | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Alcoy
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Alcoy, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Alcoy:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Alcoy costing on average €12.
A train is €207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Alcoy costing on average €217.
Other travel options to Alcoy take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €65. The journey takes 6h 31m versus 5h 1m 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 Alcoy
How to get from Barcelona to Alcoy by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Alcoy is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
18093 · 144199:33 AM 9h35 Barcelona Sants 7:08 PM Alcoy station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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18093 · 144199:33 AM 9h35 Barcelona Sants 7:08 PM Alcoy station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY13169:40 PM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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18093 · 354199:33 AM 10h03 Barcelona Sants 7:36 PM Alcoy station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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144157:40 AM 7h28 Barcelona Sants 3:08 PM Alcoy station €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
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354157:40 AM 7h56 Barcelona Sants 3:36 PM Alcoy station €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY13007:00 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13029:40 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport €91 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13127:05 PM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 8:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport €97 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Alcoy:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Alcoy costing on average €12.
A train is €207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Alcoy costing on average €217.
Other travel options to Alcoy take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Alcoy as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Alcoy station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Alcoy, Estació de Autobuses (Av. Joan Gil Albert).
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia, Swiss, ITA, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Avion Express Malta to go to Alcoy by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife to go to Alcoy by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe EUROMED to go to Alcoy by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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