There are 6 ways to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ALC - BCN
1h 56m€35–109Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
6h 55m€71–115Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus Alsa - 710 / ...
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Gan-Bar / ...
8h 25m€44–76Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Alicante–Elche-ALC to Barcelona512.4 km
5h 25m€35–50Drive 512.4 km
- Drive from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelonacar 512.4 km
5h 25m€81–116Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 52m€46–90
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona by bus, foot, and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona is to Airport Transfer which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Alicante Airport and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Barcelona is 420 km. The road distance is 512.4 km.
The best way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona, including transfers.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 6h 55m, you could also bus via Valencia, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €27–140
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €27–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Alicante–Elche-ALC to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona.
There are 5177+ hotels available in Barcelona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.