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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $30.

Distance: 252 miles (407 km)

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Flight

$79

Average price

$61

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Cheapest

$141

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5h 45m

Average total duration

5h 15m

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30m

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6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

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5h 37m

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2h 37m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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from Barcelona to Alicante

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal
    7:25 AM7h20
    El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    2:45 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:25 AM7h50
    El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    6:15 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $681One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY1308
    7:10 AM1h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe EUROMED01181
    6:15 PM5h25
    Barcelona Sants
    11:40 PMAlicante-Terminal
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe EUROMED01161
    4:15 PM5h18
    Barcelona Sants
    9:33 PMAlicante-Terminal
    $1031One-way
    0 transfers
  • iryo06110 · 06164
    10:45 AM8h25
    Barcelona Sants
    7:10 PMAlicante-Terminal
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:25 AM7h20
    El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    2:45 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    7:00 AM7h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    2:45 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $721One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:25 AM8h05
    El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    6:30 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1306
    10:35 PM1h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1310
    10:15 PM1h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:30 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1320
    7:20 PM1h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:35 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $1031One-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 $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Alicante costing on average $33 (€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 $47 (€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 Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair, Airhub Airlines, Volotea, Iberia, White Airways to go to Alicante by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Hife, FlixBus to go to Alicante by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair, Airhub Airlines, Iberia.
  • 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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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