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Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just 533,31 kr, with the average price for this route being around 1 045,52 kr. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • fre, 11 juli
    From 1 005,88 kr
  • lör, 12 juli
    From 790,75 kr
  • sön, 13 juli
    From 786,10 kr
  • mån, 14 juli
    From 649,26 kr
  • tis, 15 juli
    From 606,31 kr
  • ons, 16 juli
    From 533,31 kr
  • tors, 17 juli
    From 553,56 kr
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05:50
Alicante-Terminal
12:37
Barcelona-Sants
6h 47m, Changes requiredrenfe
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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
14:42
Barcelona-Sants
7h 18m, Changes requiredrenfe
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07:24
Alicante-Terminal
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
7h 22m, Changes requiredrenfe
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08:35
Alicante-Terminal
15:30
Paris
6h 55m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona usually begin at 533,31 kr. The average travel time is about {durationTime}, spanning a distance of roughly 406 km. Intercit, renfe provides around 32 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
05:50
Last train
Last train
17:43
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 13m
Distance
Distance
406 km
Price
Price
From 533,31 kr
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

Renfe offers discounts for disabled individuals, providing up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Note that the discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to your ticket depend on the type of ticket and may involve a fee.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Young people aged 14 to 25 can enjoy up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card, valid for a year and non-transferable, offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Advance booking

You can enjoy discounts of up to 70% by booking in advance. Popular routes allow bookings up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the sooner you book, the cheaper it will be. Trip.com has marked the lowest prices for you, easing your travel arrangements.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe grants a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children can select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or get refunds according to the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

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: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the policies for changes and refunds.

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

  • Book in Advance

    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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