There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Gran Alacant by plane, train (Renfe), bus, 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
2h 54m€59–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h€41–67Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
5h 45m€99–138Drive 523.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Gran Alacantcar 523.6 km
5h 36m€86–123
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Gran Alacant is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Gran Alacant is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs €55 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Gran Alacant. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Gran Alacant - Sueño Azul via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and CC Gran Alacant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Gran Alacant. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Barcelona and Gran Alacant is 432 km. The road distance is 523.6 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Gran Alacant without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Barcelona to Gran Alacant, including transfers.
Barcelona to Gran Alacant bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Gran Alacant train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Gran Alacant is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Gran Alacant, 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 €65–100 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
- €28–90
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–90
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–90
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29–160
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–170
- 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
- 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
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Gran Alacant bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Barcelona to Gran Alacant train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Gran Alacant is 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Barcelona to Gran Alacant.
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