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Compare train and flight for Barcelona to Orihuela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Orihuela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, 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 22m. 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 £46, while a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 453 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price | £82 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Orihuela:
A train is £39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Orihuela costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Orihuela take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £74. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 5h 56m 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 Barcelona to Orihuela
How to get to Orihuela from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Orihuela is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- VY13087:101h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25Alicante Elche Airport£351One-way0 changes
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- VY13087:101h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25Alicante Elche Airport£351One-way0 changes
Fastest
- VY13087:101h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25Alicante Elche Airport£351One-way0 changes
Other options
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0919510:1510h14Barcelona Sants20:29Orihuela-Miguel Hernández£511One-way1 change - 01101+0921510:1512h14Barcelona Sants22:29Orihuela-Miguel Hernández£511One-way1 change
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3562310:159h45Barcelona Sants20:00Orihuela-Miguel Hernández£751One-way1 change
- VY13009:401h15Barcelona El Prat Airport10:55Alicante Elche Airport£411One-way0 changes
- VY130622:351h15Barcelona El Prat Airport23:50Alicante Elche Airport£511One-way0 changes
- VY131022:151h15Barcelona El Prat Airport23:30Alicante Elche Airport£591One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Orihuela:
A train is £0.10 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Orihuela costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Orihuela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Coach takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Orihuela as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Orihuela by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Orihuela by coach.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair to go to Orihuela by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
- 4 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair.
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