There are 4 ways to get from Gran Alacant to Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ALC - BCN
2h 10m€58–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 13m€37–63Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
5h 47m€97–138Drive 522.5 km
- Drive from Gran Alacant to Barcelonacar 522.5 km
5h 34m€86–123
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gran Alacant to Barcelona is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Gran Alacant to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs €55 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Gran Alacant to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Gran Alacant - Sueño Azul and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via C.C. Gran Alacant and Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Gran Alacant to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Gran Alacant and Barcelona is 432 km. The road distance is 522.5 km.
The best way to get from Gran Alacant to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Gran Alacant to Barcelona, including transfers.
Gran Alacant to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Gran Alacant to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Gran Alacant to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 5h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Gran Alacant, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and Iberia fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–95
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–95
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Gran Alacant to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Gran Alacant to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gran Alacant to Barcelona is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Gran Alacant to Barcelona.
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