There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BCN - ALC
1h 52m€34–109Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
6h 45m€72–114Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus Alsa / ...
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus Alsa - 710 / ...
7h 52m€47–73Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Alicante492.8 km
5h 13m€40–55Drive 492.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicantecar 492.8 km
5h 13m€78–112Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 36m€54–94
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante is to Airport Transfer which costs €40 - €55 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante. However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Alicante is 416 km. The road distance is 492.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante, including transfers.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 6h 45m, you could also bus via Valencia, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Alicante, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Algiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–140
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Alicante. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.