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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 $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. 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 $30, while a flight costs an average of $225.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m 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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Compare ways to travel from Lorca to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Lorca to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Barcelona:
A train is $57 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Barcelona costing on average $87.
A train is $196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Barcelona costing on average $225.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 10h 37m 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 AM 12h34 Lorca Sutullena 11:37 PM Barcelona Sants $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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1809611:03 AM 12h34 Lorca Sutullena 11:37 PM Barcelona Sants $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY13036:55 AM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 8:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
01460 · 0046011:03 AM 9h54 Lorca Sutullena 8:57 PM Barcelona Sants $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0119211:03 AM 11h01 Lorca Sutullena 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal2:05 PM 10h25 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses 12:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal7:05 AM 10h50 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13018:10 AM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:20 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $85 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13177:50 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13156:30 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 7:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $111 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lorca to Barcelona:
A train is $57 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lorca to Barcelona costing on average $87.
A train is $196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Barcelona costing on average $225.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Lorca Sutullena and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Swiss, Iberia, Air Baltic, Volotea, Edelweiss Air, ITA, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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