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 - €130 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 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Florence and Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Bologna to Barcelona?

The distance between Bologna and Barcelona is 853 km. The road distance is 1134.3 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 36m and costs €160 - €280.

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 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €280 and takes 12h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 16h 45m.

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?

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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), 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
€32–122
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 36m
€162–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 520 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence to Perpignanbus
3. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
16h 45m
€95–179
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenzatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Piacenza to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
25h 31m
€115–241
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
€59–144
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 34m
€40–152
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
€123–175
Drive 1,134.3 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Barcelonacar 1,134.3 km
11h 5m
€180–260

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 36m.

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