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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Rab is to fly and bus and line 9309 ferry which costs €60 - €190 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Rab is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 10h 18m and costs €95 - €260.

How far is it from Barcelona to Rab?

The distance between Barcelona and Rab is 1246 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Rab without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Bellinzona which takes 25h 51m and costs €390 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Barcelona to Rab, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rab?

There are 3754+ hotels available in Rab.

Barcelona to Rab - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Barcelona to Rab by plane, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, shuttle, or busferry

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 Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane BCN - TRS
2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
10h 18m
€95–258
Fly to Zadar Airport, bus, line 9309 ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BCN - ZAD
2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
10h 51m
€64–188
Train, bus, ferry via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Rijekabus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
25h 51m
€395–756
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua to Rijeka bus stationbus 541
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
25h 52m
€161–218
Car ferry, train, bus, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Padovatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Padua to Rijeka bus stationbus 541
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
34h 34m
€186–318
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BCN - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
12h
€147–915
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BCN - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
10h 48m
€283–787
Fly to Split Airport, bus, bus and ferry, line 9309 ferry
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BCN - SPU
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3. Take the busferry from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Novaljabusferry
4. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
13h 45m
€77–215
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BCN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
13h 22m
€98–288
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Rijeka bus stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
26h 4m
€183–327
Bus, shuttle, ferry
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Stazione Mestre to Rijekashuttle
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
27h 4m
€233–992

Barcelona to Rab by train, bus, foot, and ferry

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25h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,246.2 km
Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Rab, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Rab. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS), walk to Trieste Airport, take the bus to Rijeka bus station, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Rab via Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Rijeka, and Rijeka in around 25h 51m.

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