There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Alicante 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 Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
5h 25m€65–100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Alicante503.5 km
6h 8m€29Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus ALSA - Bar-Gan / ...
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus Alsa - 710 / ...
7h 11m€41–68Fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BCN - ALC
3h 16m€33–119Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus ALSA - Man-Alg / ...
7h 45m€35–70Drive 504.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Alicantecar 504.9 km
5h 22m€83–119Fly to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane BCN - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
5h 50m€78–204
Barcelona to Alicante by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Alicante is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Alicante is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Barcelona and Alicante is 545 km. The road distance is 504.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €65 - €100.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal takes 5h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Barcelona to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Alicante is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Valencia, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Alicante, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 7h 11m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–95
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Valencia Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- 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
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- ALSA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Alicante bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Barcelona to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Alicante is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Barcelona to Alicante.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Alicante. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.