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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Alicante to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 11 Jul

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 26 m

Buses per day

Distance

407 km

Cheap tickets

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 £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.

Fast coaches

Of the 17 buses that leave Alicante for Barcelona every day 9 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 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.

05:105h20

Alicante

10:30Barcelona

£411One-way

0 changes

14:505h30

Alicante

20:20Barcelona

£411One-way

0 changes

15:305h00

Alicante

20:30Barcelona

£411One-way

0 changes

09:505h50

Alicante

15:40Barcelona

£431One-way

0 changes

16:005h30

Alicante

21:30Barcelona

£441One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

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 £28. 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 £28, and a flight costs an average of £31.

Distance: 406 km

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Train	Flight
£50 Average Price Cheapest	£60 Average Price	£81 Average Price
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m 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
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Alicante to Barcelona bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 11 July

Last updated at 22:55

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Normal · Normal	07:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	6h30	13:45 Barcelona	1 change
Normal · Normal	07:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	8h00	15:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
Normal	07:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	8h10	15:55 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
Normal · Normal	09:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	7h15	16:15 Barcelona	1 change
Normal	11:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	9h15	21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
Normal · Normal	12:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	7h45	19:45 Barcelona	1 change
Normal · Normal	13:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	6h45	19:45 Barcelona	1 change
Normal · Normal	20:00 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	9h45	05:45 Barcelona	1 change
Normal · Normal	20:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	9h15	05:45 Barcelona	1 change
Normal · Normal	20:40 Alicante, Estacion ADIF	9h05	05:45 Barcelona	1 change
Normal	21:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	7h15	04:45 Barcelona	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:30 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	7h45	05:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Alicante to Barcelona

Spain

Buses from Alicante to Barcelona run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

406 km

Average bus duration

6h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£28

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

6h 15m

First bus

00:25

Last bus

23:30

Price information

Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus Alicante to Barcelona

You can travel by coach between Alicante and Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus for as low as £28. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Alsa from Alicante to Barcelona coach information:

Average Duration: 6 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £28
Alsa frequency: 7 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Coach information from Alicante to Barcelona with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 7 h
Cheapest Price: £50
FlixBus frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Alicante to Barcelona coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Alicante to Barcelona with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Barcelona.

Cheap coach tickets from Alicante to Barcelona can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Alicante to Barcelona is £49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Alicante to Barcelona coach time is 6 h 45 min covering the 252 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Alicante to Barcelona leaves at 00: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Alicante to Barcelona leaves at 22: 30.

Yes, there are 13 direct coaches a day from Alicante to Barcelona with Alsa or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Alicante to Barcelona coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Barcelona from Alicante to compare what amenities they may offer.

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.

The cheapest month to travel from Alicante to Barcelona by coach is November.

You have options as you can travel to Barcelona from Alicante 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Alicante to Barcelona has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Alicante to Barcelona.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Alicante to Barcelona.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Alicante to Barcelona.

No, luggage for the coach from Alicante to Barcelona needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Alicante to Barcelona.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Alicante to Barcelona.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Alicante to Barcelona.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Alicante to Barcelona.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Alicante and Barcelona

Alicante

Barcelona

The major coach station for departures in Alicante is Alicante, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Alicante to Barcelona.

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