There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Alicante Airport by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BCN - ALC
2h 46m€32–115Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
5h 49m€71–110Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 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 40m€44–73Drive 512.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Alicante Airportcar 512.8 km
5h 25m€81–116Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 6m€48–88
Barcelona to Alicante Airport by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Alicante Airport is to bus via Valencia which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Alicante Airport is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Alicante Airport. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Alicante Airport via Estació d'Autobusos de València and Oscar Esplá - Sempere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Alicante Airport. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Barcelona and Alicante Airport is 420 km. The road distance is 512.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Alicante Airport without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Barcelona to Alicante Airport, including transfers.
Barcelona to Alicante Airport bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Alicante Airport train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Alicante Airport is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 49m, you could also bus via Valencia, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Alicante Airport, 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
- €27–140
- 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 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Alicante Airport bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Barcelona to Alicante Airport train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Alicante Airport is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Barcelona to Alicante Airport.
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