How to get from Barcelona to Alicante
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Alicante by price and travel time.
- 408 km as the crow flies
- 13 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 55m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€113
Cheapest
7h 30m
direct
Bus
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Alicante. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 30m by bus with no transfer. 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 €20, on Mon, Oct 12.
408 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €22Checked Oct 19 | 5hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €31Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 25mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Oct 195h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€31Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 25m · directSee Train details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 30m · 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 → AlicantebusALSA·7h 30m
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 Barcelona to Alicante
ALSA runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 13 | 00:00 | 22:00 |
| Renfetrain | 4 | 07:15 | 18:15 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 10:20 | 11:20 |
All departuresALSA
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 03:00
- 07:00
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 21:00
- 22:00
All departuresRenfe
- 07:15
- 10:15
- 16:15
- 18:15
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaBarcelona El Prat-Valencia AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusValencia Airport-AlicanteBook →
RenfeBarcelona-AlicanteBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Iberia, FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Alicante works
Start with a ALSA bus from Barcelona to Alicante, about 7h 30m. In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Alicante: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Alicante?
The most useful route takes about 7h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Alicante?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 00:00 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Alicante?
13 a day with ALSA, between 00:00 and 22:00.
When is the first train from Barcelona to Alicante?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:15 and the last at 18:15, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Barcelona to Alicante?
4 a day with Renfe, between 07:15 and 18:15.
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 €25 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Alicante?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Iberia, FlixBus, Renfe.
Can you get from Barcelona to Alicante without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 10m.
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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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: ALSA
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026