You can get from Barcelona to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
To get from Barcelona to Alicante on 28 May we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 252 miles (406 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £26 - £43 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • £26 • 1 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £26 • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Vueling or Renfe Euromed |
Travel 252 miles (406 km) by coach, flight or train from Barcelona to Alicante. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as £26. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Alsa, Vueling or Renfe Euromed among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Barcelona to Alicante.
There are 3 travel options from Barcelona to Alicante: coach, flight or train.
Flight services offer the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Alicante. Tickets for a flight cost on average £26.
This is compared to other travel options to Alicante:
A flight is generally £17 less than a coach for the same route. A coach costs on average £43 from Barcelona to Alicante.
A flight is £4 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Alicante costing on average £30.
The fastest way to get to Alicante from Barcelona is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Alicante that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by coach can take 7 h 5 min on average.
In comparison, going by train can take 4 h 34 min on average.
The Barcelona to Alicante distance is approximately 252 miles (406 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Alicante is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Barcelona to Alicante as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Barcelona to Alicante:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
When planning your trip to Alicante from Barcelona, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets to Alicante from Barcelona online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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