How to get from Barcelona to Alicante
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 Barcelona to Alicante. 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 €29, on Wed, Sep 2.
408 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €43Checked Sep 8 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €52Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 5h 25mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €55Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 7h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€43Checked Sep 81h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€52Omio catalogue, Sep 85h 25m · directSee Train details
- Bus€55Omio catalogue, Sep 87h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Alicante: 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.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airportflight
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Barcelona to Alicante
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€74October 2026
€28Departures from Barcelona to Alicante
Renfe runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:15 and the last at 18:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 4 | 07:15 | 18:15 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 10:20 | 11:20 |
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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-AlicanteBook →
RenfeBarcelona-AlicanteBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Alicante works
Start with a VY flight from Barcelona to Alicante, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €43 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Alicante: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Alicante?
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 Alicante from Barcelona?
About 408 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Alicante cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €105. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Alicante?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Alicante?
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 Barcelona and Alicante?
Barcelona is BCN and Alicante is ALC, so this route is usually written BCN to ALC.
Which operators run Barcelona to Alicante?
On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Barcelona to Alicante without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Alicante?
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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