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Compare train and flight for Orihuela to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Orihuela to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. 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 NOK 97, while a flight costs an average of NOK 2,117.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 97 Average price Cheapest | NOK 2,117 Average price | NOK 1,019 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Orihuela to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Orihuela to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Orihuela to Barcelona:
A train is NOK 2,020 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orihuela to Barcelona costing on average NOK 2,117.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Tickets start at around NOK 97 compared to roughly NOK 1,019 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 922. The journey takes 6h 17m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Orihuela to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Orihuela to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
35604 · 011928:11 AM 13h53 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants NOK 542 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 35604 · 01192
8:11 AM 13h53 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants NOK 542 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY13135:10 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 6:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport NOK 618 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
05817+0119210:47 AM 11h17 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants NOK 551 1 One-way 1 transfer
09157+011923:16 PM 6h48 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants NOK 558 1 One-way 1 transfer- 09127+01192
1:08 PM 8h56 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants NOK 558 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1301
8:55 AM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport NOK 618 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1317
7:50 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport NOK 618 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1303
7:40 AM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 8:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport NOK 618 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Orihuela to Barcelona:
A train is NOK 2,020 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orihuela to Barcelona costing on average NOK 2,117.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Orihuela and Barcelona as scheduled services by train 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 Orihuela-Miguel Hernández and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Swiss, Iberia, Air Baltic, Volotea, Edelweiss Air, ITA, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Barcelona by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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