Next available departures

Next departures for Alicante to Barcelona on August 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	Cheapest
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	Fastest
4:30pm	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	7h 30m	12:00am	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
4:30pm	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	8h	12:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
9:15am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	6h 30m	3:45pm	T1 Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Barcelona on August 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:30pm	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	8h	12:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	Cheapest
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	Fastest
4:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	7h 45m	12:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
4:30pm	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	7h 30m	12:00am	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
4:30pm	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	8h	12:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Barcelona on August 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	Cheapest
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	Fastest
4:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	7h 45m	12:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
1:45pm	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	9h 15m	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
4:30pm	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	7h 30m	12:00am	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Barcelona on August 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	6h 30m	3:45pm	T1 Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)	Cheapest
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	Fastest
1:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	7h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	No tags
1:30pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 30m	7:00pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
1:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	8h	9:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
1:30pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 30m	7:00pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
9:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	8h 10m	5:55pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Barcelona on August 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	CheapestFastest
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Barcelona on August 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:05pm	Alacant-Terminal	6h 20m	11:25pm	Barcelona-Sants	Cheapest
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	Fastest
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
5:05pm	Alacant-Terminal	6h 20m	11:25pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Next departures for Alicante to Barcelona on August 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:37pm	Alacant-Terminal	5h 27m	10:04pm	Barcelona-Sants	CheapestFastest
1:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	7h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
1:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	8h	9:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
4:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	7h 45m	12:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
9:15am	Alacant-Terminal	5h 35m	2:50pm	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
9:45am	Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente	8h 10m	5:55pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Alicante to Barcelona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

252 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $77	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $151	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Alicante and Barcelona

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

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

Compare companies

ALSA

4.3/563,303 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to customer reviews, there were some issues with the seats as they couldn't be adjusted for sleeping position. However, overall the experience was considered fine and not amazing.

ALSA Alicante Barcelona recent customer reviews

To be able to watch movies on the bus was an unexpected and pleasant surprise for the 11 hour trip.

Apo L.

November 28, 2024

Muy cómodo, mucho espacio, había lugar para enchufar mi móvil y mi portátil, había wifi y todo. Las 8 horas parecían un viaje muy corto !

Amy R.

December 5, 2016

Tribble stuff with minimum customer sevice

Masoud A.

December 28, 2024

Renfe

4.1/51,055 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.1

Companies in ES:FlixBus, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixTrain, ALSA, Iryo, Rede Expressos, El Expreso de Canfranc, Avanza, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Alicante to Barcelona 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 Alicante to Barcelona?
The cheapest tickets from Alicante to Barcelona start from $47. The average price for this route is around $76. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Alicante to Barcelona?
The average trip duration from Alicante to Barcelona is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 251 miles (404 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 5h 27m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies service the Alicante to Barcelona route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 8 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, Renfe.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Alicante to Barcelona?
The earliest trip departs from Alicante to Barcelona at 1:45am. And the latest trip departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Alicante to Barcelona?
A trip from Alicante to Barcelona generates an estimated 10.0927125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best company from Alicante to Barcelona?
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 Alicante to Barcelona?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most timely service from Alicante to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Alicante to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found

08/08

$70

08/09

$65

Today

$70

08/11

$61

08/12

$58

08/13

$61

08/14

$66

08/15

$70

The cheapest trip from Alicante to Barcelona was searched and found on Aug 12, 2026 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $156 for a bus or train ticket from Alicante to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is 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.