There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Zarautz by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilguneabus
6h 52m€65–144Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Zarautzbus
4h 21m€35–148Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
7h 38m€42–68Drive 515.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Zarautzcar 515.9 km
5h 40m€84–121Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
7h 24m€83–120Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Vitoria-Gasteizbus ALSA - Ba-Gi-St / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilguneabus Do02
8h 43m€54–82Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
- Take the bus from Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia to Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokiabus
4h 53m€44–208
Barcelona to Zarautz by train, foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Zarautz is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Zarautz is to fly and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs €30 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants and arriving at Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokia via Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Zarautz via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Barcelona and Zarautz is 661 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Zarautz without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Barcelona to Zarautz, including transfers.
Barcelona to Zarautz bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Barcelona to Zarautz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Zarautz is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Zarautz, Spain?
MonBus operates a bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Zarautz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Zarautz bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Barcelona to Zarautz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Zarautz is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Barcelona to Zarautz.
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