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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Alicante
Cheapest price
€85
Average price
€148
Fastest journey
5 h 24 m
Average duration
6 h 39 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €85.
Of the 15 trains that leave Barcelona for Alicante on Fri, Dec 19, 2 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 trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 24 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 7 h 20 m 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.
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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€91 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Alicante train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Alicante trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01101 | On time 9:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 5h25 | 2:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06500 · 06594 | On time 9:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h27 | 8:07 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| 06540 · 06594 | On time 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h17 | 8:07 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| 01181 | On time 5:15 PM Barcelona Sants | 5h25 | 10:40 PM Alicante-Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
| 06060 · 06164 | On time 4:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h25 | 6:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| 06470 · 06944 | On time 5:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h19 | 3:44 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
| 06070 · 06164 | On time 6:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h05 | 6:10 PM Alicante-Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Alicante
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Trains from Barcelona to Alicante run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: Renfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, iryo, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros from Barcelona to Alicante trainsRenfe EUROMED, Renfe Intercity, iryo, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Barcelona and Alicante from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Alicante
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Alicante by train. 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 train, 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 train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Alicante-Terminal, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Alicante
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00
- Free WiFi.
- Offered through an independent company.
- Cafestore
- Candy & go
- Gambrinus
- Máquinas Vending
- Upper Crust
- Adapted for deaf persons.
- Eurostar Centrum Alicante
- Old Town Alicante B&B
- Casa Alberola Alicante, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00
- Look for the "i" symbol.
- Bus lines: C1, C6, 06, 09
- Train lines: L1, L2, C1, C3
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