The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Alicante
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Buses per day
49
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Alicante will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 49 buses that leave Barcelona for Alicante on Fri, Dec 19, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct buses cover the 407 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €37.
Distance: 407 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €113 Average price |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Alicante bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Alicante buses for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h15 | 5:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h00 | 3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 7h20 | 1:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 7h20 | 1:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 8h35 | 3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:25 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 10h50 | 5:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h15 | 8:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:15 AM Barcelona | 11h45 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:20 AM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 12h55 | 12:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:20 AM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 11h40 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h15 | 8:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 11h30 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h45 | 12:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:55 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 11h05 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:55 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 8h50 | 8:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:55 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 12h20 | 12:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h15 | 8:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h30 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h45 | 12:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 9h05 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 6h50 | 8:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 10h20 | 12:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h45 | 12:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 7h05 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 8h20 | 12:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 7h05 | 11:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h15 | 12:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h15 | 2:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 4:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h31 | 8:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 9h05 | 8:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 9h05 | 8:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 10h35 | 10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
Normal | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h30 | 8:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h00 | 10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h30 | 8:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h37 | 10:37 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Alicante
Buses from Barcelona to Alicante run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €34 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 407 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 407 km |
Average bus duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Hife, FlixBus from Barcelona to AlicanteYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Alicante with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Hife, FlixBus for as low as €34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Alicante
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Alicante by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Alicante
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: C6
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