How to get from Alicante to Barcelona
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 408 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €31, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
408 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €44Checked Sep 5 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €56Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 7h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€44Checked Sep 51h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€56Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Sep 97h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Alicante to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Alicante to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€71October 2026
€30November 2026
€57Departures from Alicante to Barcelona
Renfe runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:55 and the last at 16:37.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 4 | 06:55 | 16:37 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 07:35 | 08:35 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusAlicante-BarcelonaBook →
RenfeAlicante-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alicante to Barcelona works
Start with a Vueling flight from Alicante to Barcelona, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €44 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Alicante to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Alicante to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Barcelona from Alicante?
About 408 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Alicante to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €31 to €105. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Alicante to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Alicante to Barcelona?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Alicante and Barcelona?
Alicante is ALC and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written ALC to BCN.
Which operators run Alicante to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Alicante to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Barcelona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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