Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants Train Tickets from $33.87

Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants Train Tickets from $33.87

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Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just $33.87, with the average price for this route being around $55.63. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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13:30
Alicante-Terminal
18:49
Barcelona-Sants
5h 19m, Directrenfe
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14:40
Alicante-Terminal
20:57
Barcelona-Sants
6h 17m, Changes requiredIntercit
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16:50
Alicante-Terminal
22:04
Paris
5h 14m, Directrenfe
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Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants usually begin at $33.87. The average travel time is about 5h 14m, spanning a distance of roughly 253 miles. Intercit, renfe provides around 5 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:55
Last train
Last train
16:50
Departure station
Departure station
Alicante-Terminal
Arrival station
Arrival station
Barcelona-Sants
Journey time
Journey time
5h 14m
Distance
Distance
253 miles
Price
Price
From $33.87
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. 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 rules for changes and refunds.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children are allowed to select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or request refunds based on the ticket type, which may involve a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled passengers can benefit from Renfe's discounts, with savings of up to 40%. For just €6, you can get a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is greater during weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets are subject to the type of ticket and may incur a fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalíes trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Onboard Renfe trains from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with 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.

Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Select from four fare types for your trip from Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants, arranged in order of price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type has different conditions for refunds and changes.

Alicante-Terminal to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the least expensive fare available on AVE trains, and it comes with no refund or change options.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit more expensive compared to the Básico fare. This ticket option includes the ability to get 70% refund of the original ticket price and make one free change, along with several extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is a bit pricier than Elige Estándar. The primary distinction is the wider seats, and it also offers the option for refunds and changes.

Prémium

As the most expensive fare, Prémium includes unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Buy a Return Ticket

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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