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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Elche
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Elche among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 train costs an average of €47, while a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€55 Average price | €62 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Elche:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Elche costing on average €55.
A train is €15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Elche costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 6h 14m versus 5h 41m 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 Elche
How to get from Barcelona to Elche by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Elche is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal12:55 PM6h35El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)7:30 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses€531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal12:55 PM6h35El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)7:30 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses€531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY130610:35 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport€601One-way0 transfers
Other options
06410 · 065647:35 AM11h02Barcelona Sants6:37 PMElche Av/Elx Av€1201One-way1 transfer- 07410 · 065647:35 AM11h02Barcelona Sants6:37 PMElche Av/Elx Av€1241One-way1 transfer
- 06410 · 065947:35 AM14h10Barcelona Sants9:45 PMElche Av/Elx Av€1441One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal12:30 PM7h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:30 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses€531One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal10:25 AM7h20El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)5:45 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses€531One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal10:00 AM7h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:45 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses€531One-way1 transfer
- VY13087:10 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport€641One-way0 transfers
UX7994 · UX40477:05 AM25h05Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport€861One-way1 transfer- VY131010:15 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport11:30 PMAlicante Elche Airport€1061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Elche:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Elche costing on average €55.
A train is €15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Elche costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Elche as scheduled services by train, 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Elche Av/Elx Av.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Elche, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Elche by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair, Airhub Airlines to go to Elche by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife, Grupo Subús to go to Elche by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair, Airhub Airlines.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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