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Compare train and flight for Barcelona to Orihuela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Orihuela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Orihuela:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Orihuela costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Orihuela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
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How to get from Barcelona to Orihuela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Orihuela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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349127:15 AM7h06Barcelona Sants2:21 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$771One-way1 transfer
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349127:15 AM7h06Barcelona Sants2:21 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$771One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY13008:35 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:50 AMAlicante Elche Airport$791One-way0 transfers
Other options
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091557:15 AM8h14Barcelona Sants3:29 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$771One-way1 transfer
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059127:15 AM7h06Barcelona Sants2:21 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$781One-way1 transfer
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092154:15 PM6h14Barcelona Sants10:29 PMOrihuela-Miguel Hernández$851One-way1 transfer
VY130212:25 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport1:40 PMAlicante Elche Airport$841One-way0 transfers
VY13042:50 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport4:05 PMAlicante Elche Airport$891One-way0 transfers
VY130610:35 PM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Orihuela:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Orihuela costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Orihuela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Orihuela 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair to go to Orihuela by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Orihuela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Orihuela by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
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