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Compare train and flight for Barcelona to Balsicas
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Balsicas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, while a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$265 Average price | $12 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Balsicas:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Balsicas costing on average $12 (€10).
A bus is $262 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Balsicas costing on average $265 (€219).
Other travel options to Balsicas take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $118 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114 (€94). The journey takes 9h 3m versus 6h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Balsicas
How to get from Barcelona to Balsicas by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Balsicas is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 AM1h15Barcelona6:25 AMBalsicas$731One-way0 transfers
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5:10 AM1h15Barcelona6:25 AMBalsicas$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:10 AM1h15Barcelona6:25 AMBalsicas$731One-way0 transfers
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7:40 AM1h25Barcelona9:05 AMBalsicas$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Balsicas:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Balsicas costing on average $12 (€10).
A bus is $262 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Balsicas costing on average $265 (€219).
Other travel options to Balsicas take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Balsicas as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Balsicas, C. Mar Menor (Estacion).
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Balsicas-Mar Menor.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Baltic, Air Europa, Swiss, ITA, Volotea, Iberia to go to Balsicas by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Balsicas by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Balsicas by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea.
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