1st Class
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Newspapers and magazines
- Meals to buy
- Snacks to buy
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£55
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£68
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
9 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
12 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Lorca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Lorca will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Barcelona to Lorca you need to make at least one change.
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01463Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lorca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £46, while a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 530 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£98 Average Price | £69 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lorca:
A flight is £23 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barcelona to Lorca costing on average £69.
A flight is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lorca costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 15m.
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.24. The journey takes 9h 22m versus 6h 38m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Lorca trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:20 Barcelona | 8h35 | 14:55 Lorca | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:35 Barcelona | 9h18 | 16:53 Lorca | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:00 Barcelona | 8h33 | 19:33 Lorca | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:05 Barcelona | 9h57 | 21:02 Lorca | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:14 Barcelona | 8h39 | 20:53 Lorca | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:25 Barcelona | 8h15 | 23:40 Lorca | 3 changes | |
![]() | 21:05 Barcelona | 14h53 | 11:58 Lorca | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Barcelona to Lorca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 530 km distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 530 km |
Average train duration 9h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 15m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 21:07 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 5 days |
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Discover the best of Lorca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lorca trip today.
Museum inside the castle complex with medieval remains and interpretation spaces that help visitors understand Lorca’s long past.
Archaeological museum with finds from prehistory to Islamic and later periods. A practical introduction to the area’s history.
Embroidery museum showing the elaborate textiles used in Lorca’s Semana Santa processions, with fine craftsmanship and local identity.
Main historic square framed by major civic and religious buildings. It is the best place to appreciate Lorca’s monumental core.
Traditional street lined with noble houses, shops and key sights. It is ideal for a central walk through Lorca’s historic fabric.
Popular urban park and walking area with gardens and open space. It is a practical break from sightseeing in the city centre.
Rice cooked with rabbit, snails and vegetables. A classic inland Murcian dish linked to local farming and Sunday family meals.
Lamb stew with potatoes, peppers and garlic. Traditional in Lorca’s pastoral hinterland and valued for its rich, slow-cooked flavour.
Murcian salad of tomatoes, onion, tuna, olives and hard-boiled egg. Common in Lorca and prized for simple pantry ingredients and summer freshness.
Traditional restaurant known for Murcian rice dishes, grilled meats and regional specialities in a polished but relaxed setting.
Well-known dining room serving local cuisine, seafood and rice dishes with a classic atmosphere suited to long family lunches.
Popular casual venue for tapas, montaditos and drinks in the historic centre, with a lively local feel and broad menu.
Lorca is cheaper than many Spanish city breaks, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and inexpensive local transport for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, leave small change. Taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
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Lorca Sutullena -> Plaza de España, Lorca
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Lorca by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lorca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Lorca trains use the Barcelona Sants to Lorca Sutullena station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Lorca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
Lorca Sutullena has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lorca Sutullena.
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