What is the cheapest way to get from Athlone to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €60 - €180 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €60 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Dublin, Rădăuţi and Suceava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 2h.

How far is it from Athlone to Barcelona?

The distance between Athlone and Barcelona is 1657 km.

How do I travel from Athlone to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Athlone to Barcelona without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 2h and costs €220 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Athlone to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Athlone to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Barcelona bus from?

Athlone to Barcelona bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.

Where does the Athlone to Barcelona bus arrive?

Athlone to Barcelona bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.

What is the time difference between Athlone and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1h ahead of Athlone. It is currently 3:56 PM in Athlone and 4:56 PM in Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5190+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Athlone to Barcelona - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Athlone to Barcelona by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane DUB - BCN
7h 37m
€63–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athlone to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Drive from Bilbao to Barcelonacar
36h 49m
€169–739
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SCbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
4d 2h
€220–440
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane DUB - GRO
3. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
8h 26m
€88–199
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Reus Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reus Airport (REU)plane DUB - REU
3. Take the train from Reus to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain
9h 57m
€80–279
Train, train to Shannon Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain
2. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain
3. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane SNN - GRO
4. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
9h 51m
€99–257

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

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Distance: 1,657.1 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Liffey Valley SC, Dublin, Rădăuți, Rădăuţi, and Suceava in around 4d 2h.

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