How to travel from Barcelona to Alicante

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €24.

Distance: 252 miles (407 km)

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Flight

€65

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€50

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Cheapest

€109

Average price

5h 47m

Average total duration

5h 17m

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30m

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6h 44m

Average total duration

6h 14m

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5h 38m

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2h 38m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Renfe EUROMED

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Alsa

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from Barcelona to Alicante

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Renfe EUROMED01071
07:15AM5h24
Barcelona Sants
12:39PMAlicante-Terminal
$591One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
07:00PM8h15
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
03:15AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1304
12:40PM1h10
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:50PMAlicante Elche Airport
$921One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe EUROMED01101
10:15AM5h25
Barcelona Sants
03:40PMAlicante-Terminal
$591One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED01161
04:15PM5h18
Barcelona Sants
09:33PMAlicante-Terminal
$591One-way
0 transfers
Renfe EUROMED01181
06:15PM5h25
Barcelona Sants
11:40PMAlicante-Terminal
$591One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
07:25AM7h20
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
02:45PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$811One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
10:25AM7h50
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
06:15PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$761One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
07:00AM7h45
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
02:45PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$811One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1306
03:25PM1h10
Barcelona El Prat Airport
04:35PMAlicante Elche Airport
$1131One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesIB5138
12:40PM1h10
Barcelona El Prat Airport
01:50PMAlicante Elche Airport
$1471One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1300
06:15AM1h10
Barcelona El Prat Airport
07:25AMAlicante Elche Airport
$1321One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Barcelona to Alicante

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Barcelona to Alicante, 80,61% 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 Barcelona to Alicante 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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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Alicante

Travel to Alicante 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 Barcelona to Alicante.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Alicante including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Alicante is a flight with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Alicante:

A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Alicante costing on average $34 (€27).

A flight is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Alicante costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Barcelona to Alicante is approximately 252 miles (407 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Alicante is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Alicante:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Hife, FlixBus to go to Alicante by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair, Stobart Air, Volotea, Iberia, White Airways to go to Alicante by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, iryo, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair, Stobart Air, Iberia.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Benidorm, Paris, Murcia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
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