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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 $29, while a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $34 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Elche
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Elche, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Elche:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Elche costing on average $34.
A bus is $191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Elche costing on average $219.
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76. The journey takes 7h 22m 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 · Normal
2:30 PM 7h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:55 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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2:30 PM 7h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:55 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY13006:10 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 06540 · 06594
1:50 PM 7h55 Barcelona Sants 9:45 PM Elche Av/Elx Av $60 1 One-way 1 transfer 
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356237:15 AM 12h14 Barcelona Sants 7:29 PM Elche-Parc $63 1 One-way 1 transfer- 06500 · 06564
10:40 AM 7h57 Barcelona Sants 6:37 PM Elche Av/Elx Av $70 1 One-way 1 transfer
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10:00 AM 7h45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 5:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
1:00 AM 8h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
12:30 PM 9h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:55 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UX6007 · UX4024
8:40 AM 3h05 Barcelona El Prat Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $120 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX6103 · UX4024
10:00 PM 13h45 Barcelona El Prat Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport $120 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1302
8:55 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport $120 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Elche:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Elche costing on average $34.
A bus is $191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Elche costing on average $219.
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Elche, Estación De Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Elche Av/Elx Av.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife, Grupo Subús to go to Elche by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Swiss, Iberia, Air Baltic, Volotea, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, ITA, CitizenPlane to go to Elche by flight.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, Renfe EUROMED to go to Elche by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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