There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to El Algarve by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Jerez Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane BCN - XRY
3h 37m€95–229Fly to Seville Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane BCN - SVQ
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrijatrain
5h 17m€64–184Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain 6010 / ...
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrijatrain 13000 / ...
8h 2m€109–297Drive 1,044.7 km
- Drive from Barcelona to El Algarvecar 1,044.7 km
11h 6m€171–247
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jerez Airport (XRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to El Algarve is to fly and train which costs €60 - €190 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to El Algarve is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €90 - €230.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to El Algarve. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Lebrija via Sevilla-Santa Justa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Barcelona and El Algarve is 907 km. The road distance is 1044.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to El Algarve without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €100 - €300.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Barcelona to El Algarve, including transfers.
Barcelona to El Algarve train services, operated by iryo, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to El Algarve is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 8h 2m.
Barcelona to El Algarve train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Sevilla-Santa Justa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to El Algarve is 1045 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Barcelona to El Algarve.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and El Algarve, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Jerez Airport (XRY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to El Algarve via Sevilla-Santa Justa and Lebrija in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–280
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €29–140
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–280
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Jerez Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €29–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–180
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–270
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrija
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Lebrija
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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