How to get from Alicante to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Alicante to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 408 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 16 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€46
Cheapest
7h 15m
direct
Bus
€29
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
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 10m, 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 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 | €38Checked Oct 13 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€38Checked Oct 131h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€29Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 15m · 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?
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 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Alicante to Barcelona
ALSA runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 16 | 01:30 | 23:45 |
| Renfetrain | 4 | 06:55 | 16:37 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 07:35 | 08:35 |
All departuresALSA
- 01:30
- 01:45
- 03:45
- 04:45
- 06:45
- 09:45
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:45
- 14:45
- 15:45
- 16:30
- 18:30
- 21:45
- 23:30
- 23:45
All departuresRenfe
- 06:55
- 09:15
- 13:30
- 16:37
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →ALSAAlicante-BarcelonaBook →
RenfeAlicante-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, ALSA, 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 10m. In total it's roughly €46 over 1h 10m, 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 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Alicante to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:30 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Alicante to Barcelona?
16 a day with ALSA, between 01:30 and 23:45.
When is the first train from Alicante to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:55 and the last at 16:37, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Alicante to Barcelona?
4 a day with Renfe, between 06:55 and 16:37.
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 €26 to €34. 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 10m.
How long is the flight from Alicante to Barcelona?
About 1h 10m, 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, ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Alicante to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 50m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vueling
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026