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Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Benicarló to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benicarló to Barcelona will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 3 buses that leave Benicarló for Barcelona every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Benicarló to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 181 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£27 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The table below shows live departures for Benicarló to Barcelona coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 5:40 Benicarló | 3h40 | 9:20 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 5:40 Benicarló | 3h30 | 9:10 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 5:40 Benicarló | 3h30 | 9:10 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:40 Benicarló | 3h25 | 10:05 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:40 Benicarló | 3h25 | 10:05 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:40 Benicarló | 3h35 | 10:15 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Benicarló | 3h25 | 10:25 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Benicarló | 3h25 | 10:25 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Benicarló | 3h35 | 10:35 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:15 Benicarló | 3h35 | 11:50 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:15 Benicarló | 3h45 | 12:00 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:15 Benicarló | 3h35 | 11:50 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Benicarló | 3h30 | 14:00 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Benicarló | 3h30 | 14:00 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Benicarló | 3h40 | 14:10 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:10 Benicarló | 3h20 | 18:30 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:10 Benicarló | 3h30 | 18:40 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:10 Benicarló | 3h20 | 18:30 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:10 Benicarló | 3h30 | 19:40 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:10 Benicarló | 3h30 | 19:40 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:10 Benicarló | 3h40 | 19:50 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:00 Benicarló | 3h40 | 20:40 Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:00 Benicarló | 3h30 | 20:30 Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:00 Benicarló | 3h30 | 20:30 Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Benicarló to Barcelona run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
There are 20 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 181 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 181 km |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 22:35 |
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World-renowned fine dining restaurant by the sea, noted for creative seafood-focused tasting menus and polished service.
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Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benicarló to Barcelona by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Benicarló to Barcelona buses use the to Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) station pair, with some services arriving at Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2. Use this guide to compare Benicarló and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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