There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Catral by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
8h 10m€73–116Fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BCN - ALC
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto 2 to Universitat - Estació Autobusosbus
- Take the train from Elche/Elx-Parc to San Isidro-Albatera-Catraltrain
- Take the bus from Cercanías San Isidro to Catralbus
5h 56m€36–125Bus via Valencia
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Catralbus
8h 46m€46–79Drive 528.1 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Catralcar 528.1 km
5h 31m€85–122Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Catralbus L639
9h 15m€48–87Fly 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
8h 36m€82–227
Barcelona to Catral by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Catral is to bus via Valencia which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Catral is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Catral. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Catral via Estació d'Autobusos de València and Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Catral. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at San Isidro-Albatera-Catral via Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Barcelona and Catral is 590 km. The road distance is 528.1 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Catral without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Barcelona to Catral, including transfers.
Barcelona to Catral bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Catral train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Catral is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Valencia, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Catral, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Catral via Estació d'Autobusos de València and Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–100
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–100
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Valencia Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- 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
- €65–110
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Catral bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Barcelona to Catral train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Catral is 528 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Barcelona to Catral.
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