How to get from Alicante to Barcelona
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 10m, from €48.
We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 408 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Alicante to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Alicante to Barcelona: flight, train
How the trip from Alicante to Barcelona works
Start with a Vueling flight from Alicante to Barcelona, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €48 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Barcelona
DepartureAlicanteWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Alicante to Barcelona
VuelingAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
RenfeBook →On this route you travel with Vueling; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Alicante to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Alicante to Barcelona?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Barcelona from Alicante?+−
About 408 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Alicante to Barcelona cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €48. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Alicante to Barcelona?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Alicante to Barcelona?+−
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Alicante and Barcelona?+−
Alicante is ALC and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written ALC to BCN.
Which operators run Alicante to Barcelona?+−
On this route you travel with Vueling.
Can you get from Alicante to Barcelona without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Barcelona?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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