- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso, especially strong on his early years and Barcelona connection. One of the city’s most visited art museums.
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
13
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 $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 13 buses that leave Benidorm for Barcelona on Sat, May 23, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 372 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sat, May 23 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 $28. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m 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 $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benidorm to Barcelona costing on average $98 (€79).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (4h 45m by bus vs 5h 8m by car) and save roughly $34 (€27) compared to fuel and tolls ($66 (€53) vs $100 (€81)). 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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Benidorm to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:30 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h00 | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:15 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 8h30 | 3:45 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 | 10:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h10 | 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 1:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h15 | 7:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h30 | 8:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:35 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 8h25 | 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h45 | 12:00 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h15 | 12:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 6h45 | 5:15 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station | 7h15 | 5:45 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 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€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 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€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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Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Major museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso, especially strong on his early years and Barcelona connection. One of the city’s most visited art museums.
Catalonia’s national art museum, best known for Romanesque murals, Gothic art, and fine views from Montjuïc. A top choice for art and architecture lovers.
Hilltop museum focused on Joan Miró, with an excellent collection of paintings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions in a landmark modern building.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront. Busy, historic, and central for first-time visitors.
Historic Gothic Quarter of narrow lanes, medieval squares, and layered Roman remains. One of the city’s essential walking areas.
Elegant boulevard lined with major Modernisme buildings, luxury shops, and some of Barcelona’s best-known architectural highlights.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. It is a signature Catalan staple served with many meals.
Roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion, usually dressed with olive oil. A classic Catalan vegetable dish with smoky flavor.
A fresh salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. It is a traditional Catalan seafood starter popular in Barcelona.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering creative modern tasting menus by leading Barcelona chefs. Ideal for a high-end culinary experience.
Historic traditional restaurant serving classic Catalan cuisine in an old-world dining room. Known for heritage dishes and a long-standing reputation.
Established grand restaurant famous for rice dishes, seafood, and classic Catalan cooking. A refined yet traditional Barcelona institution.
Moderate for Western Europe. Tapas and transit are manageable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
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Barcelona, 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.

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