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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Barcelona for Alcalá de Henares every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 474 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 train costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £35.
Distance: 474 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price | £86 Average Price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:45 Barcelona | 2h52 | 06:37 Alcalá de Henares | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:50 Barcelona | 2h52 | 12:42 Alcalá de Henares | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:50 Barcelona | 2h37 | 14:27 Alcalá de Henares | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:58 Barcelona | 2h59 | 19:57 Alcalá de Henares | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:55 Barcelona | 2h52 | 21:47 Alcalá de Henares | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares
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Trains from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 474 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 474 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 21:02 |
Train companies: Ouigo, iryo, AVE from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares trainsOuigo, iryo, AVE trains will get you between Barcelona and Alcalá de Henares from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares 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 Alcalá de Henares, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Alcalá de Henares
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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