The cheapest and fastest coaches from Alicante to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Alicante to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Barcelona will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 22 buses that leave Alicante for Barcelona every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 407 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 10 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Alicante to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £31.
Distance: 407 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £114 Average Price |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Alicante to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Barcelona coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 08:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 14:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal | 08:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h10 | 16:55 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 17:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal | 11:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 18:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 19:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 22:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 13:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 20:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 20:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal | 15:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 23:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 04:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 04:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 05:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 06:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
Normal | 00:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 08:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 00:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 08:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 03:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 11:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alicante to Barcelona
Buses from Alicante to Barcelona run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 407 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 407 km |
Average bus duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus from Alicante to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Alicante to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Alicante to Barcelona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Barcelona by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alicante and Barcelona
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: C6
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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