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Barcelona to Alicante Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Barcelona to Alicante? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as SAR 180.08, with the average fare for this route being approximately SAR 257.22. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
  • الأربعاء, 23 يوليو
    From SAR 180.08
  • الخميس, 24 يوليو
    From SAR 207.84
  • الجمعة, 25 يوليو
    From SAR 207.84
  • السبت, 26 يوليو
    From SAR 207.84
  • الأحد, 27 يوليو
    From SAR 207.84
  • الاثنين, 28 يوليو
    From SAR 207.84
  • الثلاثاء, 29 يوليو
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13:25
Barcelona-Sants
19:34
Alicante-Terminal
6h 9m, Changes requiredrenfe
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13:25
Barcelona-Sants
20:24
Alicante-Terminal
6h 59m, Changes requiredrenfe
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15:00
Barcelona-Sants
21:28
Alicante-Terminal
6h 28m, Changes requiredrenfe
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15:25
Barcelona-Sants
21:28
Alicante-Terminal
6h 3m, Changes requiredrenfe
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15:25
Barcelona-Sants
22:20
Alicante-Terminal
6h 55m, Changes requiredrenfe
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16:15
Barcelona-Sants
21:33
Paris
5h 18m, Directrenfe
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Barcelona to Alicante Train Route Details

The Barcelona to Alicante train ticket is typically from SAR 180.08. The average travel time is 5h 18m, covering a distance of approximately 423 km. There are usually 16 daily trains provided by Intercit, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
07:15
Last train
Last train
18:15
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 18m
Distance
Distance
423 km
Price
Price
From SAR 180.08
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona to Alicante

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona to Alicante Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Barcelona to Alicante, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Barcelona to Alicante Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return Ticket

    Buy a Return Ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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