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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Lorca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lorca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, while a flight costs an average of €186.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€81 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €186 Average price | €105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Lorca
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Lorca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lorca:
A train is €56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Lorca costing on average €81.
A train is €162 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lorca costing on average €186.
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Tickets start at around €81 compared to roughly €105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €24. The journey takes 11h 18m versus 6h 38m 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 Lorca
How to get from Barcelona to Lorca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Lorca is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY13006:20 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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VY13006:20 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
VY13006:20 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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014638:15 AM 12h47 Barcelona Sants 9:02 PM Lorca Sutullena €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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014637:40 AM 13h22 Barcelona Sants 9:02 PM Lorca Sutullena €57 1 One-way 1 transfer
00463 · 0146311:05 AM 9h57 Barcelona Sants 9:02 PM Lorca Sutullena €62 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal12:00 PM 11h40 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:40 PM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses €74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal · Normal1:00 AM 13h26 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 2:26 PM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses €74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:25 PM 11h20 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) 5:45 AM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses €78 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY13028:55 AM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13144:40 PM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 5:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport €87 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13126:00 PM 1h10 Barcelona El Prat Airport 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport €93 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lorca:
A train is €56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Lorca costing on average €81.
A train is €162 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lorca costing on average €186.
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Lorca 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 Lorca Sutullena.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Swiss, Iberia, Air Baltic, Volotea, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, ITA, CitizenPlane, Alba Star to go to Lorca by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Lorca by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe to go to Lorca by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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