Bus from Alicante to Barcelona: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Alicante to Barcelona on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSABus
    		Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
    		Estació del Nord de BarcelonaCheapest
    ALSABus
      		Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
      		T1 Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) Fastest
      ALSABus
        		Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
        		Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
        ALSABus
          		Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
          		Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
          ALSABus
            		Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
            		Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags

            Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:02 AM CET.

            Compare 3 ways to go from Alicante to Barcelona

            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            16carpool per day
            5h 20mAverage Duration
            253 milesDistance
            17kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$71 - $75Average Duration7h 45m
            10kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$46 - $167Average Duration5h 47m
            10kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            		Average Price$23 - $68Average Duration5h 20m
            17kg CO₂e

            Frequently asked questions about traveling from Alicante to Barcelona by bus

            Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

            1. How much is the bus ticket from Alicante to Barcelona?

              The cheapest bus tickets from Alicante to Barcelona start from $71. The average price for this route is around $74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

            2. How long is the bus ride from Alicante to Barcelona?

              The average bus trip duration from Alicante to Barcelona is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 254 miles (410 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by ALSA.

            3. Which bus companies service the Alicante to Barcelona route?

              Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.

            4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Alicante to Barcelona?

              The earliest bus departs from Alicante to Barcelona at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

            5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Alicante to Barcelona?

              A bus trip from Alicante to Barcelona generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

            Find cheapest prices for buses

            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            11/29
            $68
            11/30
            $68
            Today
            $65
            12/02
            $49
            12/03
            $49
            12/04
            $37
            12/05
            $41
            12/06
            $37
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alicante to Barcelona was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $37

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Alicante to Barcelona, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from $37 to $68 for a bus ticket from Alicante to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-12-06.

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