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Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at $41.18, with the average cost for this route around $69.50. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
10:15 Barcelona-Sants	15:40 Alicante-Terminal	5h 25m, Direct	renfe	Find Tickets
11:05 Barcelona-Sants	17:39 Alicante-Terminal	6h 34m, Changes required	Intercit	Find Tickets
16:15 Barcelona-Sants	21:33 Alicante-Terminal	5h 18m, Direct	renfe	Find Tickets
18:15 Barcelona-Sants	23:40 Paris	5h 25m, Direct	renfe	Find Tickets View More Trains

Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal Train Route Details

For the route from Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal, train tickets usually start at $41.18. The trip takes about 5h 18m on average, covering around 253 miles. Intercit, renfe typically runs 4 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train

10:15

Last train

18:15

Departure station

Barcelona-Sants

Arrival station

Alicante-Terminal

Journey time

5h 18m

Distance

253 miles

Price

From $41.18

Train operators

Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

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: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Alicante-Terminal

Renfe trains, particularly AVE models, offer four service categories based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating arrangements include 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 commuters or budget-conscious travelers, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking extra 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.

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.

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.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

Book in Advance
Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.
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
Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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