There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Ávila by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain 18903 / ...
5h 22m€65–175Bus via Barcelona - North Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ávilabus
11h 34m€61–97Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ávilabus
9h 59m€65–97Drive 717.1 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Ávilacar 717.1 km
7h 17m€117–169Fly, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain
5h 8m€64–181
Barcelona to Ávila by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ávila is to bus via Barcelona - North Bus Station which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ávila is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Ávila via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Avila via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid-Principe Pio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Barcelona and Ávila is 733 km. The road distance is 717.1 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Ávila without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Barcelona to Ávila, including transfers.
Barcelona to Ávila bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Ávila is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Ávila, Spain?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Avila via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, and Madrid-Principe Pio in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Ávila via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- 0034910008835
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezdorado.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ávila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- regular.autobusing.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ávila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Schedules at
- regular.autobusing.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Ávila bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Barcelona to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Ávila is 717 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Barcelona to Ávila.
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