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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
€54
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Benidorm to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benidorm to Barcelona will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
Of the 11 buses that leave Benidorm for Barcelona on Sat, Aug 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 22 the direct buses cover the 372 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sat, Aug 22 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Benidorm to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Benidorm to Barcelona:
A bus is €19 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benidorm to Barcelona costing on average €69.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (4h 46m by bus vs 5h 8m by car) and save roughly €32 compared to fuel and tolls (€49 vs €82). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
The table below shows live departures for Benidorm to Barcelona buses for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h00 | 2:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:20 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 9h55 | 6:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 9h45 | 9:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h00 | 9:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 22 | |||||
Normal | 2:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h00 | 9:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Benidorm to Barcelona run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
This national art museum is essential for Romanesque murals, Gothic masterpieces, and one of the city’s grandest palace settings.
Europe’s largest museum dedicated to Miró, combining bold paintings, sculpture, and a superb hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous boulevard connects Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with performers, kiosks, and historic buildings.
This medieval district rewards slow wandering with narrow lanes, hidden squares, Roman traces, and some of the city’s richest atmosphere.
Barcelona’s grand modernist avenue is ideal for architecture lovers, showcasing luxury facades, major Gaudí works, and elegant urban design.
A Catalan tomato-rubbed bread with olive oil and salt. Simple, iconic, and served almost everywhere as a staple of Barcelona meals.
Mixed seafood and rice cooked in a rich broth, often finished in the pan. A beloved coastal dish tied to Catalonia’s Mediterranean fishing tradition.
A Catalan custard dessert with citrus and cinnamon, topped with a caramelized sugar crust. It is one of the region’s most classic sweets.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant serving inventive Catalan tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Traditional tavern celebrated for vermouth, bombas, and classic tapas in a busy, authentic Barceloneta atmosphere.
Historic market bar famed for seafood tapas, fried fish, and a lively counter atmosphere inside Mercat de La Boqueria.
Moderate for Western Europe; lodging in central areas is costly, but tapas, menu del día, and public transport are fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
The distance of 497 kilometres that separates Benidorm from Barcelona is covered daily by numerous direct buses. The fastest buses complete their journey in a little more than 6 hours, but the duration may vary depending on the departure time. Buses depart from Benidorm bus station and conclude their itinerary at Barcelona Nord station or at Terminal 1 of Barcelona-El Prat airport.
Benidorm Barcelona buses are managed by the Spanish multinational Alsa. Alsa operates this route with its normal service, consisting of next-generation buses equipped with free wifi, WC, seats with footrests and entertainment on board through the Canal Ociobus, which has the latest in movies and series. In addition, these buses have the best safety performance.
The fastest Benidorm Barcelona buses complete their itinerary in 6 hours and 15 minutes, although this duration can vary considerably depending on the timetables. So the average duration of this journey is around 7 hours.
Every day there are 10 Benidorm Barcelona buses available for travellers, scheduled at different time slots in the morning, afternoon and evening. This number of routes is maintained on weekends.
Benidorm Bus Station : located next to the Benidorm-Intermodal stop of the TRAM d'Alacant, near the centre of Benidorm. Bus #11 connects the city centre with the bus station in about 20 minutes. The enclosure of this station has automatic teller machine, cafeteria, establishment of fast food, parking and commercial center.
Barcelona Nord station and terminal 1 of Barcelona-El Prat airport: Most buses end their journey at Barcelona Nord station. Travellers can get from Nord station to the city centre by taking the city bus line 54. It has shops, cafeterias, restaurants and a lost and found office. Other buses end their journey at Terminal 1 of the Barcelona-El Prat airport. The A1 express bus takes travellers from Terminal 1 to the centre in about 30 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benidorm to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Benidorm to Barcelona buses use the Benidorm, Estación de Autobuses to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Use this guide to compare Benidorm and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
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