1st Class
- Extra legroom
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£82
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£141
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
5 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
6 h 7 m
Trains on 06 Sept
55
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 55 trains from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 405 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 54 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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05113 · 03183
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05273 · 03123
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06161Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 405 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £58 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants costing on average £53.
A coach is £16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants costing on average £58.
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Coach takes on average 6h 30m.
The journey is about 14m faster (5h 13m by train vs 5h 27m by car) and roughly £35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£53 vs £88). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05273 · 03163 | 7:24 Alicante-Terminal | 12h20 | 19:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05273+ 06021 | 7:24 Alicante-Terminal | 10h49 | 18:13 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05273+ 06151 | 7:24 Alicante-Terminal | 11h30 | 18:54 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05273+ 06541 | 7:24 Alicante-Terminal | 9h20 | 16:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05273+ 06571 | 7:24 Alicante-Terminal | 12h00 | 19:24 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05273+ 06161 | 7:24 Alicante-Terminal | 12h15 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05273 · 09725 | 7:24 Alicante-Terminal | 8h55 | 16:19 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06775 · 06571 | 7:51 Alicante-Terminal | 11h33 | 19:24 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05083 · 03163 | On time 8:35 Alicante-Terminal | 11h09 | 19:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05083 · 03183 | On time 8:35 Alicante-Terminal | 13h14 | 21:49 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05083+ 06541 | On time 8:35 Alicante-Terminal | 8h09 | 16:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05083+ 06021 | On time 8:35 Alicante-Terminal | 9h38 | 18:13 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05083+ 06151 | On time 8:35 Alicante-Terminal | 10h19 | 18:54 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05083 · 09725 | On time 8:35 Alicante-Terminal | 7h44 | 16:19 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05083+ 06161 | On time 8:35 Alicante-Terminal | 11h04 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05083+ 06571 | On time 8:35 Alicante-Terminal | 10h49 | 19:24 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05093 · 03163 | On time 9:40 Alicante-Terminal | 10h04 | 19:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05093 · 03183 | On time 9:40 Alicante-Terminal | 12h09 | 21:49 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05093+ 06541 | On time 9:40 Alicante-Terminal | 7h04 | 16:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05093+ 06021 | On time 9:40 Alicante-Terminal | 8h33 | 18:13 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05093+ 06151 | On time 9:40 Alicante-Terminal | 9h14 | 18:54 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05093+ 06161 | On time 9:40 Alicante-Terminal | 9h59 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05093+ 06571 | On time 9:40 Alicante-Terminal | 9h44 | 19:24 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05093+ 07415 | On time 9:40 Alicante-Terminal | 13h48 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04143+ 03163 | 10:26 Alicante-Terminal | 9h18 | 19:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04143+ 03183 | 10:26 Alicante-Terminal | 11h23 | 21:49 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04143+ 06151 | 10:26 Alicante-Terminal | 8h28 | 18:54 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04143+ 06161 | 10:26 Alicante-Terminal | 9h13 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04143+ 06021 | 10:26 Alicante-Terminal | 7h47 | 18:13 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04143+ 07415 | 10:26 Alicante-Terminal | 13h02 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04143+ 06571 | 10:26 Alicante-Terminal | 8h58 | 19:24 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05817+ 06151 | 11:36 Alicante-Terminal | 7h18 | 18:54 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05817+ 06571 | 11:36 Alicante-Terminal | 7h48 | 19:24 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05817+ 03163 | 11:36 Alicante-Terminal | 8h08 | 19:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05817+ 07415 | 11:36 Alicante-Terminal | 11h52 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05817+ 06425 | 11:36 Alicante-Terminal | 11h52 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05817+ 03183 | 11:36 Alicante-Terminal | 10h13 | 21:49 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05817+ 06161 | 11:36 Alicante-Terminal | 8h03 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05113 · 03163 | 12:45 Alicante-Terminal | 6h59 | 19:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05113 · 03183 | 12:45 Alicante-Terminal | 9h04 | 21:49 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05113+ 06161 | 12:45 Alicante-Terminal | 6h54 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05113+ 06571 | 12:45 Alicante-Terminal | 6h39 | 19:24 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05113+ 06425 | 12:45 Alicante-Terminal | 10h43 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05113+ 07415 | 12:45 Alicante-Terminal | 10h43 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05143 · 03183 | 14:35 Alicante-Terminal | 7h14 | 21:49 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05143+ 06381 | 14:35 Alicante-Terminal | 7h09 | 21:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05143+ 07415 | 14:35 Alicante-Terminal | 8h53 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05143+ 06425 | 14:35 Alicante-Terminal | 8h53 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
05143+ 06015 | 14:35 Alicante-Terminal | 8h15 | 22:50 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04181+ 03309 | 15:26 Alicante-Terminal | 7h54 | 23:20 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04181+ 06425 | 15:26 Alicante-Terminal | 8h02 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04181+ 07415 | 15:26 Alicante-Terminal | 8h02 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04181+ 06015 | 15:26 Alicante-Terminal | 7h24 | 22:50 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
01192 | 16:37 Alicante-Terminal | 5h27 | 22:04 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 15:05. The fastest train covers the 405 km distance in 5h 17m.
Distance 405 km |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 17m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 15:05 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona Sants, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants trains use the Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante-Terminal and Barcelona Sants train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Alicante-Terminal is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante-Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafestore, Candy & go, Gambrinus, Máquinas Vending, Upper Crust
Free WiFi. . ATMs are aTM machine is in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00. Information desks are look for the "i" symbol.
Luggage storage is offered through an independent company. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante-Terminal: Adapted for deaf persons.
Nearby hotels include Eurostar Centrum Alicante, Old Town Alicante B&B, Casa Alberola Alicante, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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