Next available departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Alicante on August 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:15pm	Barcelona-Sants	5h 18m	9:33pm	Alacant-Terminal	Cheapest
4:15pm	Barcelona-Sants	5h 18m	9:33pm	Alacant-Terminal	Fastest
4:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 30m	12:00am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	No tags
10:15am	Barcelona-Sants	5h 25m	3:40pm	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
4:55pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	7h 5m	12:00am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	No tags
10:15am	Barcelona-Sants	5h 25m	3:40pm	Alacant-Terminal	No tags
5:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 15m	1:15am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	No tags
4:15pm	Barcelona-Sants	5h 18m	9:33pm	Alacant-Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Alicante

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Alicante. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

406 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $111	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $227	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Barcelona and Alicante

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Avinguda Meridiana, 11
Avinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain
D
Barcelona Clot-Arago
C-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
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E
Barcelona Airport
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F
Estación de Francia
Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain

Stops in Alicante

A
Estación de Autobuses Nueva
Estación de Autobuses Nueva, 03003 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
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B
Alicante Airport
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C
Av. Salamanca
Av. Salamanca, 3, 03005 Alacant, Alicante Spain
D
Universidad de Alicante
Carretera de San Vicente del Raspeig, s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
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E
Carrer Portugal, 17
Carrer Portugal, 17, 03003 Alacant, Alicante, Spain
F
Carrer Eusebio Sempere
Carrer Eusebio Sempere, 6, 03003 Alacant, Alicante, Spain

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ALSA

4.3/563,254 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

According to 49 reviews, ALSA received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the Wi‑Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $102

ALSA Barcelona Alicante recent customer reviews

Everything was fine but the drivers were so aggressive and did not talk to me in a good way specially that i am not spanish

Shahd F.

August 2, 2022

Everything was perfect, well almost. Except that I sat beside a passenger who had body odor. That kinda ruined the entire trip. But that wasn’t the bus’ fault not their employees. I could not ask to change seat as the bus was full.

Marja Leena M.

April 30, 2019

The bus this morning to Barcelona was around 20 minutes late to the station. Then when we boarded the bus, our seats did not exist. They weren’t on the bus. The bus driver informed me that they removed our seats to make a spot for an electric wheelchair. This is totally fine, however I would have liked to know prior and had my seats reassigned. We ended up finding empty seats and rode the whole 7 hours waiting at each stop for someone to tell us to get up. Luckily no one did. But, I think better communication would be important here. Then, after the bus arrived late, we left the station almost an hour later. We arrived an hour late to our destination. We’re lucky that we didn’t have a flight to catch.

Amanda V.

August 4, 2018

Renfe

4.1/51,055 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Alicante by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from Barcelona to Alicante?
The cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Alicante start at $67. The average price for this route is around $112. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Barcelona to Alicante?
The average trip duration from Barcelona to Alicante is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 406 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 5h 18m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies service the Barcelona to Alicante route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 6 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, Renfe.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Barcelona to Alicante?
The earliest trip from Barcelona to Alicante departs at 1:00am. And the latest trip departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Barcelona to Alicante?
A trip from Barcelona to Alicante generates an estimated 10.148262500000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Barcelona to Alicante?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 63224 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Alicante?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company ALSA has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most on-time service from Barcelona to Alicante?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Barcelona to Alicante?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found

08-05

$86

08-06

$94

Today

$94

08-08

$99

08-09

$76

08-10

$76

08-11

$64

08-12

$48

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Alicante was searched and found on Aug 12, 2026 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay between $48 and $231 for a bus or train ticket from Barcelona to Alicante based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at $48 on 2026-08-12.

Usually Renfe will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.