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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villena to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villena to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. 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 $23, while a flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Villena to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Villena to Barcelona:
A train is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villena to Barcelona costing on average $263.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 4h 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Villena to Barcelona
How to get from Villena to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villena to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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0119210:10 AM 11h54 Villena station 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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0119210:10 AM 11h54 Villena station 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY13177:50 PM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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0069410:10 AM 10h41 Villena station 8:51 PM Barcelona Sants $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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011923:38 PM 6h26 Villena station 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
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180963:38 PM 7h59 Villena station 11:37 PM Barcelona Sants $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX4025 · UX61029:00 AM 12h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $98 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY130510:40 AM 1h15 Alicante Elche Airport 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $99 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY13018:05 AM 1h10 Alicante Elche Airport 9:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villena to Barcelona:
A train is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villena to Barcelona costing on average $263.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villena 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 Villena station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia, ITA, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Barcelona by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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