There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Albi by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
6h 13m€70–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villebus Autocar
8h€44–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Toulousebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
7h 23m€48–74Drive 389.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Albicar 389.8 km
4h 36m€64–93Fly, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BCN - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
7h 50m€76–234
Barcelona to Albi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Albi is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Albi is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Albi. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Albi. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Albi Ville via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Barcelona and Albi is 471 km. The road distance is 389.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Albi without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Barcelona to Albi, including transfers.
Barcelona to Albi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Albi train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Albi is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Albi, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Albi Ville via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Albi Ville via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Toulouse Matabiau in around 8h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–320
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Albi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Barcelona to Albi train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Narbonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Albi is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Barcelona to Albi.
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