There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Fly, line 23 bus
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BCN - ALC
- Take the bus from Reyes Católicos 47 to Jose Luis Jimenez Vargasbus
3h 51m€36–115Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
8h 44m€74–120Bus 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 / ...
9h 54m€49–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Alicante (Region)472.7 km
5h€40–55Drive 472.7 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region)car 472.7 km
5h€74–107Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 39m€56–100
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) is to Airport Transfer which costs €40 - €55 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) is to fly and line 23 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs €35 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region). However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 and arriving at Urb. Valle del Sol II - Pistilo via Estació d'Autobusos de València, Reyes Católicos 47 and Jose Luis Jimenez Vargas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region). However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Alicante (Region) is 446 km. The road distance is 472.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region), including transfers.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1 station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Valencia, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Alicante (Region), Spain?
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. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Aeropuerto de Barcelona T2 Metro to Urb. Valle del Sol II - Pistilo via Aeroport T1, Aeropuerto Barcelona- Prat T1, Estació d'Autobusos de València, Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant, Reyes Católicos 47, and Jose Luis Jimenez Vargas in around 9h 54m.
- 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
- +34 900 10 18 76
- [email protected]
- Website
- movilidad.vectalia.es
Bus from Reyes Católicos 47 to Jose Luis Jimenez Vargas
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- alicante.vectalia.es
- 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 (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region) is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Alicante (Region).
There are 4703+ hotels available in Alicante (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Alicante (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.