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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lorca to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lorca to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 $72, while a bus costs an average of $94.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Barcelona:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Barcelona costing on average $74 (€60).
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Barcelona costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
Train takes on average 10h 55m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€77) compared to roughly $126 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€26). The journey takes 9h 51m versus 6h 35m 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 Lorca to Barcelona
How to get from Lorca to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lorca to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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1809611:03 AM12h34Lorca Sutullena11:37 PMBarcelona Sants$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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1809611:03 AM12h34Lorca Sutullena11:37 PMBarcelona Sants$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY131112:20 AM1h10Alicante Elche Airport1:30 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
01460 · 0046011:03 AM9h54Lorca Sutullena8:57 PMBarcelona Sants$801One-way1 transfer
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0119211:03 AM11h01Lorca Sutullena10:04 PMBarcelona Sants$811One-way1 transfer
Normal2:05 PM10h25Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses12:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$891One-way0 transfers
V737347:55 PM1h20Región de Murcia International Airport9:15 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$751One-way0 transfers
VY13036:20 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport7:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$891One-way0 transfers
VY13215:25 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport6:40 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Barcelona:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Barcelona costing on average $74 (€60).
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Barcelona costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
Train takes on average 10h 55m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lorca 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, AVE to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 15 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea.
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