There are 5 ways to get from Orihuela to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Orihuela to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ALC - BCN
4h 4m€37–118Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Orihuela to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
7h 5m€72–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Orihuela-Miguel Hernández to Alicante/Alacant-Terminaltrain C1
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 59m€45–78Drive 541.7 km
- Drive from Orihuela to Barcelonacar 541.7 km
5h 49m€85–123Bus
- Take the bus from Elche to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus Alsa - 715 / ...
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Gan-Bar / ...
10h 18m€49–84
Orihuela to Barcelona by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orihuela to Barcelona is to train and bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Orihuela to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Orihuela to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Orihuela Estación Miguel Hernández and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Elche and Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Orihuela to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Orihuela and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Orihuela and Barcelona is 488 km. The road distance is 541.7 km.
The best way to get from Orihuela to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Orihuela to Barcelona, including transfers.
Orihuela to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Elche station.
Orihuela to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Orihuela station.
The best way to get from Orihuela to Barcelona is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Orihuela, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Orihuela to Barcelona-Sants via Alacant/Alicante Terminal in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orihuela Estación Miguel Hernández to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Elche Estación de Autobuses, Elche, and Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 10h 18m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–90
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €27–90
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €27–160
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Orihuela to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Orihuela to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Orihuela to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Orihuela to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Orihuela-Miguel Hernández to Alicante/Alacant-Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Elche to Estació d'Autobusos de València
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Orihuela to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Orihuela to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orihuela to Barcelona is 542 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Orihuela to Barcelona.
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