Train Alicante - Barcelona from 34.95 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Alicante - Barcelona
Train Alicante Barcelona in brief
Average price
54.43 €
Price range
34.95 € - 97.85 €
Fastest Alicante-Barcelona train
5h25min
Number of trains / day
4
It will take you 5h25min by train from Alicante to reach Barcelona. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Alicante and Barcelona is 407 km and the average speed is 75 km/h.
The Alicante-Barcelona trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
No bus company provides the route Alicante - Barcelona.
Train price calendar Alicante - Barcelona
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, October 20, from 35 €.
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Prices recorded on October 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Alicante to Barcelona cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 49 €. The most expensive is Friday (67 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the afternoon is cheapest: 49 € on average, against 65 € in the morning.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Alicante - Barcelona train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 50 € on average, against 72 € the day before or on the day of departure: 31% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 14 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Alicante and Barcelona
On average, 3.9 departures a day link Alicante to Barcelona. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Monday (4 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (3).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 2 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
First and last train Alicante Barcelona.
First Train Alicante - Barcelona.
Departure at 06:55
Last Train Alicante - Barcelona
Departure at 16:37
Alicante - Barcelona train on average every
194 minutes
Which train companies for Alicante to Barcelona?
- Renfe AVEcompanies.list.additionalText
- Renfe Euromedcompanies.list.additionalText
- Renfe ALVIAcompanies.list.additionalText
- Renfe Media Distanciacompanies.list.additionalText
- Renfe AVANTcompanies.list.additionalText
- Renfe Intercitycompanies.list.additionalText
- Ouigo, the low-cost TGV
- Renfe Regionalcompanies.list.additionalText
- Renfe Regional Expréscompanies.list.additionalText
- Iryocompanies.list.additionalText
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Alicante to Barcelona
You can also buy train tickets Barcelona-Alicante in the other direction.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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