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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a flight costs an average of £244.
Distance: 474 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£57 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £244 Average Price | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona costing on average £57.
A coach is £206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona costing on average £244.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
Coach takes on average 8h 50m.
The journey is about 2h 47m faster (3h 10m by train vs 5h 57m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£57 vs £85). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Barcelona from Alcalá de Henares by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Barcelona are Girona, Figueres, Sitges, Tarragona and Lloret de Mar. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Barcelona on Omio.
Girona is known for its colourful riverside houses, medieval lanes and rich Jewish heritage. Its compact old town, crowned by the cathedral, feels both historic and lively, with a strong Catalan food culture.
Figueres is best known as the birthplace of Salvador Dalí and for the striking Teatre-Museu Dalí. Beneath its surreal reputation, it feels like a lively Catalan market city with broad squares and a strong local character.
Sitges is a coastal town in Catalonia known for its beaches, whitewashed streets and lively cultural scene. It mixes Mediterranean ease with modern art heritage, film festivals and a well-known inclusive nightlife.
Tarragona is known for its Roman remains, especially the seaside amphitheatre and the legacy of ancient Tarraco. It also feels distinctly Mediterranean, with a historic centre, beaches and a strong Catalan identity.
Lloret de Mar is a lively Costa Brava resort known for its beaches and nightlife. Behind the seafront buzz, its maritime heritage and gardens give the town a more varied character.
Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona.
This is compared to other travel options from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona costing on average £57.
A coach is £206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona costing on average £244.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
Coach takes on average 8h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alcalá de Henares and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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