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Get from Port-Bou to Alicante Terminal in as little as 8 hours 3 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.
The average train journey from Port-Bou to Alicante Terminal takes around 12 hours 43 minutes. There are around 10 trains that operate on this route daily.
As there are no direct trains between Port-Bou and Alicante Terminal, you'll need to make 1 change.
Renfe trains operate on this route.
Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.
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| First train | 07:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:35 | |
| Departure station | Port-Bou | |
| Arrival station | Alicante Terminal | |
| Journey time | From 8h 3m | |
| Distance | 341 miles (549 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train and bus operators |
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
Euromed is Renfe's high-speed service that travels along the Mediterranean coast. Able to travel at 155 mph (250 km/h), Euromed trains run on the Barcelona – Tarragona – Castellón – Valencia – Alicante route - also known as the "Mediterranean Corridor". With a frequency of up to 12 daily trips between these cities, Euromed trains offer two classes on board – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). Designed by Talgo, the trains that run between Barcelona and Alicante offer 63 seats in Preferente and 236 in Turista, with 11 carriages (including a food carriage) and two locomotives, which allows them to travel in both directions.
Renfe's Media Distancia are regional trains operated by CAF locomotives that run on medium-distance routes not covered by Avant high-speed trains. Most Media Distancia trains have one class. However, there are some that will have Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). These trains also have spaces for bicycles, and all seats are equipped with power sockets and reading lights.
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