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Today7 Aug
from US$72
Tomorrow8 Aug
from US$72
Sat9 Aug
from US$72
Sun10 Aug
from US$72
Mon11 Aug
from US$72
Tue12 Aug
from US$47
Wed13 Aug
from US$43
Thu14 Aug

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona El Prat Airport T1 (BCN) T1
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Alicante
    Departure location: Estació d'autobusos d'Alacant, (Puerto de Alicante), Muelle de Poniente
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Alicante to Barcelona

Bus
Average priceUS$70 - US$79Average duration8h
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$46 - US$164Average duration5h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$23 - US$69Average duration5h 30m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Alicante to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day
5h 30mAverage duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Alicante to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$74
Average bus trip duration8h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure00:45
Distance254 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

Alicante to Barcelona Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Alicante to Barcelona. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Alicante to Barcelona from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Barcelona from Alicante, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Alicante - Barcelona

  1. How far is Barcelona from Alicante by coach?

    The distance between Alicante and Barcelona by coach is approximately 253 miles (407 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Barcelona from Alicante without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/08
US$71
06/08
US$71
Today
US$65
08/08
US$65
09/08
US$65
10/08
US$65
11/08
US$65
12/08
US$41
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Alicante to Barcelona was searched and found on 12 Aug 2025 with a price of US$41

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 US$41 to US$72 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 US$41, which is on 2025-08-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Alicante and Barcelona!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Alicante to Barcelona, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Alicante to Barcelona.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Alicante to Barcelona.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Alicante by bus?

Bus from Alicante to Barcelona

You can also go to Barcelona by train

Train from Alicante to Barcelona

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