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There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BUD - BCN
    5h 41m
    €42–156

  2. Train to Bratislava Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BTS - BCN
    8h 11m
    €41–215

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    22h 45m
    €325–503

  4. Bus via Nădlac

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Nădlacbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nădlac to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    30h 34m
    €98–126

  5. Drive  1,816.4 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Barcelonacar car 1,816.4 km
    19h 41m
    €297–429

  6. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane VIE - BCN
    7h 55m
    €59–294

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus 1922
    30h 45m
    €180–270

Budapest to Barcelona by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,554.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Barcelona, Spain?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Barcelona-Sants via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 22h 45m.

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