Trains tickets from Alicante to Barcelona

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TodayAug 2
from $89
TomorrowAug 3
from $88
MonAug 4
from $94
TueAug 5
from $94
WedAug 6
from $72
ThuAug 7
from $97
FriAug 8
from $97
SatAug 9

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alacant-Terminal
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFERENFE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alacant-Terminal
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE EuromedRENFE Euromed
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alacant-Terminal
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE EuromedRENFE Euromed
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alacant-Terminal
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFERENFE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Alacant-Terminal
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE EuromedRENFE Euromed
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Alicante to Barcelona.

Bus
Average Price$71 - $79Average Duration7h 45m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$46 - $164Average Duration5h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$25 - $78Average Duration5h 30m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Alicante to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
$25Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Alicante to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$73
Average train trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:15am
Distance252 miles (405 km)
Latest train departure5:05pm

Alicante to Barcelona Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/31
$92
08/01
$76
Today
$84
08/03
$84
08/04
$90
08/05
$90
08/06
$68
08/07
$93
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alicante to Barcelona was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $68

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alicante to Barcelona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $68 to $158 for a train ticket from Alicante to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-08-06.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Barcelona you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Alicante and Barcelona, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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