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Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at RUB 4,514.43, with the average cost for this route around RUB 6,719.72. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
  • Fri, Jul 18
    From RUB 6,453.53
  • Sat, Jul 19
    From RUB 5,162.20
  • Sun, Jul 20
    From RUB 5,162.20
  • Mon, Jul 21
    From RUB 4,518.63
  • Tue, Jul 22
    From RUB 4,514.43
  • Wed, Jul 23
    From RUB 4,514.43
  • Thu, Jul 24
    From RUB 5,120.13
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05:50
Alicante-Terminal
12:41
Barcelona-Sants
6h 51m, Changes requiredrenfe
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06:55
Alicante-Terminal
12:08
Barcelona-Sants
5h 13m, Directrenfe
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07:24
Alicante-Terminal
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
7h 22m, Changes requiredrenfe
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08:35
Alicante-Terminal
15:34
Barcelona-Sants
6h 59m, Changes requiredrenfe
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08:35
Alicante-Terminal
16:22
Barcelona-Sants
7h 47m, Changes requiredrenfe
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09:15
Alicante-Terminal
14:46
Paris
5h 31m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Train Route Details

For the route from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona, train tickets usually start at RUB 4,514.43. The trip takes about 5h 13m on average, covering around 253 miles. Intercit, renfe typically runs 18 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
05:50
Last train
Last train
16:37
Departure station
Departure station
Alicante-Terminal
Arrival station
Arrival station
Barcelona
Journey time
Journey time
5h 13m
Distance
Distance
253 miles
Price
Price
From RUB 4,514.43
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

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

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 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 Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

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.

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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    Book in Advance

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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.

  • 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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