4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Elche to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elche to Barcelona 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 3h 55m. 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 €25, while a flight costs an average of €185.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €185 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Elche to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Elche to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Barcelona:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elche to Barcelona costing on average €26.
A train is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Barcelona costing on average €185.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €76. The journey takes 7h 11m versus 5h 11m 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 Elche to Barcelona
How to get from Elche to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Elche to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
35604+
011928:43 AM 13h21 Elche-Parc 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 35604+01192
8:43 AM 13h21 Elche-Parc 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants €32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY13177:50 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 06535 · 06571
1:02 PM 6h22 Elche Av/Elx Av 7:24 PM Barcelona Sants €44 1 One-way 1 transfer 
01460+011921:53 PM 8h11 Elche-Parc 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants €48 1 One-way 1 transfer- 35604+01162
8:43 AM 10h17 Elche-Parc 7:00 PM Barcelona Sants €53 1 One-way 1 transfer
- Normal · Normal
4:05 PM 8h25 Elche, Estación De Autobuses 12:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €41 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
1:15 PM 9h00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses 10:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €41 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
1:15 PM 9h45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UX4025 · UX6102
9:00 AM 12h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €82 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1305
10:40 AM 1h15 Alicante Elche Airport 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €83 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1301
8:05 AM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Elche to Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Elche to Barcelona.
This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Barcelona:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elche to Barcelona costing on average €26.
A train is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Barcelona costing on average €185.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
- Around 48 buses per day.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Elche and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Elche Av/Elx Av and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Elche, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Swiss, Iberia, Air Baltic, Volotea, Edelweiss Air, ITA, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife, Grupo Subús to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa.
Travelling from Elche to Barcelona: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
