The cheapest and fastest coaches from Elche to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
425 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Elche to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elche to Barcelona will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
Of the 35 buses that leave Elche 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 425 km distance in an average of 7 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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.
Normal · Normal16:008h00Elche, Estación De Autobuses0:00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£441One-way1 change
Normal · Normal16:057h55Elche, Estación De Autobuses0:00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£441One-way1 change
Normal · Normal16:058h25Elche, Estación De Autobuses0:30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£441One-way1 change
Normal · Normal7:4510h30Elche, Estación De Autobuses18:15El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£461One-way1 change
Normal · Normal15:458h15Elche, Estación De Autobuses0:00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£461One-way1 change
Normal · Normal12:307h15Elche, Estación De Autobuses19:45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£521One-way1 change
Normal · Normal12:307h30Elche, Estación De Autobuses20:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£521One-way1 change
Normal · Normal12:007h45Elche, Estación De Autobuses19:45El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£481One-way1 change
Normal · Normal16:057h55Elche, Estación De Autobuses0:00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£441One-way1 change
Normal16:057h55Elche, Estación De Autobuses0:00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)£551One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Elche to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Elche to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 425 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£51 Average Price | £75 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Elche to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Elche to Barcelona coaches for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h15 | 18:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h45 | 18:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 7:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h45 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h00 | 18:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h30 | 16:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h30 | 18:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h00 | 15:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h15 | 18:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h45 | 18:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h45 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:40 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h05 | 18:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:40 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h35 | 18:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 8:40 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h05 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 9:30 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h15 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 9:30 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h30 | 20:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 9:30 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h15 | 21:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 10:20 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h25 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 10:20 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h40 | 20:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 10:20 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h25 | 21:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h00 | 20:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h45 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h15 | 22:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h45 | 21:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h30 | 20:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h15 | 19:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h15 | 21:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:15 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h45 | 23:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:15 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h30 | 21:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:15 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h00 | 22:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal | 13:15 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h45 | 23:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 13:40 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h50 | 0:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 13:40 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h20 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 13:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h00 | 21:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h30 | 22:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h15 | 23:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h15 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 14:30 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h30 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 14:30 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h00 | 0:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 15:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h30 | 0:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 15:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h00 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 15:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h15 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h45 | 0:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal+ Normal | 15:50 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h10 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 16:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h00 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 16:05 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h25 | 0:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal | 16:05 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h25 | 0:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 16:05 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h55 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 1 change | |
Normal | 16:05 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h55 | 0:00 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:15 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h00 | 5:15 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:15 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h30 | 5:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:00 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h15 | 7:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Elche to Barcelona
Buses from Elche to Barcelona run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 425 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 425 km |
Average bus duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Elche to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Elche to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Elche to Barcelona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elche 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.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
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- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Elche and Barcelona
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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