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Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from $59.09, with the typical price for this route being about $66.08. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Sat, Jul 12
    From $88.69
  • Sun, Jul 13
    From $100.68
  • Mon, Jul 14
    From $84.67
  • Tue, Jul 15
    From $66.46
  • Wed, Jul 16
    From $59.09
  • Thu, Jul 17
    From $66.03
  • Fri, Jul 18
    From $66.46
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06:55
Alicante-Terminal
12:08
Barcelona-Sants
5h 13m, Directrenfe
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09:15
Alicante-Terminal
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
5h 31m, Changes requiredrenfe
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09:15
Alicante-Terminal
14:50
Barcelona-Sants
5h 35m, Directrenfe
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12:45
Alicante-Terminal
20:51
Barcelona-Sants
8h 6m, Changes requiredrenfe
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14:40
Alicante-Terminal
20:57
Barcelona-Sants
6h 17m, Changes requiredIntercit
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16:37
Alicante-Terminal
22:04
Paris
5h 27m, Directrenfe
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Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Train Route Details

The Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona train ticket is typically from $59.09. The average travel time is {durationTime}, covering a distance of approximately 406 km. There are usually 7 daily trains provided by Intercit, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
06:55
Last train
Last train
17:05
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 13m
Distance
Distance
406 km
Price
Price
From $59.09
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Onboard Renfe trains from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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  • 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.

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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