There are 7 ways to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRU - BCN
2h 48m€37–179Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
11h 4m€233–385Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Antwerpbus 819 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1142
21h 6m€113–195Drive 1,302.7 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelonacar 1,302.7 km
13h 17m€204–295Fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane BRU - GRO
- Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
3h 32m€83–243Train
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 28m€276–465Bus via Antwerp
- Take the bus from Antwerp - Luchtbal to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 55m€137–274
Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona is to fly which costs €35 - €180 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Brussels Zaventem Airport and arriving at Barcelona via Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem and Barcelona is 1099 km. The road distance is 1302.7 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 11h 4m and costs €230 - €390.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona, including transfers.
Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Luchtbal station.
Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €230 - €390 and takes 11h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 21h 6m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport-Zaventem, Belgium and Barcelona, Spain?
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Brussels Airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona-Sants via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lyon Part Dieu in around 11h 4m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Brussels Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–220
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–170
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Website
- tuifly.be
Flights from Brussels Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €250–400
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 902 13 00 14
- [email protected]
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Schedules at
- sagales.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Antwerp - Luchtbal to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–240
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona is 1303 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Barcelona.
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