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Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 14.890, with average prices for this route around KWD 16.700. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Sun, Jun 8
    From KWD 39.620
  • Mon, Jun 9
    From KWD 19.860
  • Tue, Jun 10
    From KWD 22.350
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From KWD 17.380
  • Thu, Jun 12
    From KWD 19.730
  • Fri, Jun 13
    From KWD 19.860
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 14.890
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07:15
Barcelona-Sants
12:39
Alicante-Terminal
5h 24m, Directrenfe
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10:15
Barcelona-Sants
15:40
Alicante-Terminal
5h 25m, Directrenfe
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11:05
Barcelona-Sants
17:39
Alicante-Terminal
6h 34m, Changes requiredIntercit
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16:15
Barcelona-Sants
21:33
Alicante-Terminal
5h 18m, Directrenfe
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18:15
Barcelona-Sants
23:40
Paris
5h 25m, Directrenfe
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Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal Train Route Details

For the route from Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal, train tickets usually start at KWD 14.890. The trip takes about 5h 18m on average, covering around 253 miles. Intercit, renfe typically runs 5 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
07:15
Last train
Last train
18:15
Departure station
Departure station
Barcelona-Sants
Arrival station
Arrival station
Alicante-Terminal
Journey time
Journey time
5h 18m
Distance
Distance
253 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 14.890
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 Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe supports large families in Spain with discounted fares, offering 20% for general and 50% for special category families on AVE and Larga Distancia trains. However, these discounts are not valid on AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. Additionally, single-parent families can enjoy discounts on Rodalies services in Catalonia by presenting a certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

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.

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 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.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains will receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for approval. 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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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