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Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Benidorm
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Benidorm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $254.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Benidorm
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Benidorm, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Benidorm:
A bus is $217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Benidorm costing on average $254.
Other travel options to Benidorm take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 5h 15m 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 Benidorm
How to get from Barcelona to Benidorm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Benidorm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:25 AM 6h20 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) 1:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
7:25 AM 6h20 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) 1:45 PM Benidorm, Bus Station $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB23769:00 PM 1h05 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:05 PM Valencia Airport $115 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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4:55 PM 6h20 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) 11:15 PM Benidorm, Bus Station $64 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
10:00 PM 6h30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 4:30 AM Benidorm, Bus Station $64 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
4:30 PM 6h45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:15 PM Benidorm, Bus Station $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13006:10 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport $79 1 One-way 0 transfers- VY1300+Normal
6:10 AM 3h35 Barcelona El Prat Airport 9:45 AM Benidorm, Bus Station $89 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1300+Normal
6:10 AM 3h45 Barcelona El Prat Airport 9:55 AM Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona $89 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Benidorm:
A bus is $217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Benidorm costing on average $254.
Other travel options to Benidorm take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Benidorm as scheduled services by bus 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 Benidorm, Bus Station.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia, Swiss, ITA, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express, Alba Star to go to Benidorm by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife to go to Benidorm by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 8 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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