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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Barcelona is to fly which costs €30 - €150 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €30 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Barcelona via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Bologna to Barcelona?

The distance between Bologna and Barcelona is 853 km. The road distance is 1134.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 35m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Bologna to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Barcelona bus from?

Bologna to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Barcelona train from?

Bologna to Barcelona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Bologna to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €310 and takes 12h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 16h 26m.

Where does the Bologna to Barcelona bus arrive?

Bologna to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Bologna to Barcelona train arrive?

Bologna to Barcelona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Barcelona is 1134 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Bologna to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Barcelona?

Book your Bologna to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna to Barcelona?

Book your Bologna to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5095+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Bologna to Barcelona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Barcelona by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, or car

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Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
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1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BLQ - BCN
4h 38m
€34–147
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 35m
€156–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N544 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence to Barcelonabus FlixBus N758
16h 26m
€95–152
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain
3. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
27h 53m
€119–228
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FLR - BCN
5h 32m
€58–167
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VCE - BCN
6h 36m
€38–162
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
19h 29m
€123–168
Drive 1,134.5 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Barcelonacar 1,134.5 km
11h 5m
€185–267

Bologna to Barcelona by train

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Distance: 852.7 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and ITA Airways fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna centrale to Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 35m.

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