There are 9 ways to get from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona by bus, plane, train, car or car ferry
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Recommended option
Bus to Florence, fly • 6h 1m
Cheapest option
Bus • 18h 5m
7 alternative options
Bus, train to Bologna, fly • 6h 35m
Drive to Perugia, fly • 4h 14m
Bus, train via Chambéry • 16h 21m
Train, bus • 17h 59m
Bus, train • 19h 22m
Bus, car ferry • 28h 6m
Drive • 11h 5m
Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona is to drive and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €85 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Colle V.Elsa and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord via Poggibonsi - Loc. Salceto and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Colle di Val d'Elsa and Barcelona is 545 miles. The road distance is 708.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona without a car is to bus and train via Chambéry which takes 16h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona, including transfers.
Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.
Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona is 708 miles. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Barcelona.
There are 4528+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at $40 USD per night.
- Distance: 544.5 miles
- Duration: 6h 1m
What companies run services between 53034 Colle di Val d'Elsa, Province of Siena, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord once daily. Tickets cost $85 - $120 and the journey takes 15h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Florence to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $270
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $340
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $340
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $340
Flights from Perugia to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $450
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $450
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $410
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11 - $50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- $11 - $16
- Base Standard
- $27 - $40
- Base Premium
- $30 - $50
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- $35 - $50
- Base Standard
- $60 - $85
- Base Premium
- $75 - $110
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- $30 - $40
- Smart Flex
- $30 - $40
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- $13 - $15
Train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- $10 - $11
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $11
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- $40 - $55
- 1st Class
- $60 - $80
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $170
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- $95 - $130
- 1st Class
- $120 - $170
Train from Toulon to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- $23 - $35
- 1st Class
- $40 - $55
Train from Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Toulon to Aix-en-Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- $29 - $45
- Rail 1st Class
- $40 - $60
Train from Toulon to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16 - $35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- $16 - $23
- Rail 1st Class
- $24 - $35
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $15
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +39 055 849 0505
- servizioclienti@at-bus.it
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Colle V.Elsa to Firenze Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Florence to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Poggibonsi to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Florence to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70 - $100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Florence to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $95
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Genoa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $160
- Website
- https://www.gnv.it/en
- Cabin
- $100 - $160
- Seat
- $65 - $100
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