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Compare bus and flight for Benidorm to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Benidorm to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $253.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $100 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Benidorm to Barcelona:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Benidorm to Barcelona costing on average $100.
A bus is $193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benidorm to Barcelona costing on average $253.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 6h 59m versus 5h 8m 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 Benidorm to Barcelona
How to get from Benidorm to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Benidorm to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY131312:15 AM1h10Alicante Elche Airport1:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$571One-way0 transfers
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- VY131312:15 AM1h10Alicante Elche Airport1:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY131312:15 AM1h10Alicante Elche Airport1:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal1:30 PM6h15Benidorm, Bus Station7:45 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$651One-way0 transfers
- Normal1:30 PM6h30Benidorm, Bus Station8:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$651One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:30 PM6h45Benidorm, Bus Station5:15 AMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)$651One-way0 transfers
- UX4050 · UX77018:45 PM12h10Alicante Elche Airport8:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1091One-way1 transfer
- VY13016:35 AM1h10Alicante Elche Airport7:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1371One-way0 transfers
- UX4060 · UX77018:30 PM12h25Valencia Airport8:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Benidorm to Barcelona:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Benidorm to Barcelona costing on average $100.
A bus is $193 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benidorm to Barcelona costing on average $253.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Benidorm and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Benidorm, Bus Station and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Iberia Express, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 17 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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