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Elche to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Elche to Barcelona? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as £44.34, with average prices for this route around £51.51. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Wed, Jul 30
    From £44.34
  • Thu, Jul 31
    From £60.60
  • Fri, Aug 1
    From £60.60
  • Sat, Aug 2
    From £60.60
  • Sun, Aug 3
    From £60.60
  • Mon, Aug 4
    From £60.60
  • Tue, Aug 5
    From £60.60
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06:56
Elx (High Speed Railway)
13:19
Barcelona-Sants
6h 23m, No directrenfe
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06:56
Elx (High Speed Railway)
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
7h 50m, No directrenfe
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07:13
Elx (High Speed Railway)
14:50
Barcelona-Sants
7h 37m, No directrenfe
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11:03
Elx (High Speed Railway)
18:46
Barcelona-Sants
7h 43m, No directrenfe
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14:21
Elx (High Speed Railway)
20:34
Barcelona-Sants
6h 13m, No directrenfe
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16:02
Elx (High Speed Railway)
22:04
Paris
6h 2m, No directrenfe
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Elche to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Elche to Barcelona usually begin at £44.34. The average travel time is about 6h 2m, spanning a distance of roughly 263 miles. renfe provides around 6 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:56
Last train
Last train
16:02
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
6h 2m
Distance
Distance
263 miles
Price
Price
From £44.34
Train Operators
Train Operators

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains can receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for consideration. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Onboard Renfe trains from Elche to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Elche to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Elche to Barcelona, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Elche to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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