The average train between Alicante and Catalonia takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Catalonia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Alicante and Catalonia. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Catalonia at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Catalonia station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Alicante to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Alicante to Catalonia train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Rodalies de Catalunya.
The distance between Alicante and Catalonia is 427.4 km. The road distance is 548 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 5h 27m.