There are 7 ways to get from Alicante to Barcelona by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
5h 27m€65–100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Alicante to Barcelone503.1 km
6h 6m€29Bus 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 / ...
7h 25m€41–71Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ALC - BCN
3h 17m€31–109Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ejid-Manr / ...
9h 15m€35–75Drive 504.7 km
- Drive from Alicante to Barcelonacar 504.7 km
5h 24m€83–119Train to Valencia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VLC - BCN
5h 18m€83–211
Alicante to Barcelona by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs €30 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Alicante and Barcelona is 545 km. The road distance is 504.7 km.
The best way to get from Alicante to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €65 - €100.
The train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants takes 5h 27m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Alicante to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Alicante to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Alicante to Barcelona is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Valencia, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–90
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €29–90
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Valencia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- 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
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- 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
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Alicante to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Alicante to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Alicante to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Barcelona is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Alicante to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alicante and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.