What is the cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Ciudad Real and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ciudad Real and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Ciudad Real to Barcelona?

The distance between Ciudad Real and Barcelona is 777 km. The road distance is 691.7 km.

How do I travel from Ciudad Real to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €75 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona?

The train from Ciudad Real-Central to Barcelona-Sants takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Barcelona bus from?

Ciudad Real to Barcelona bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to Barcelona train from?

Ciudad Real to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.

Train or bus from Ciudad Real to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Barcelona bus arrive?

Ciudad Real to Barcelona bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Albacete station.

Where does the Ciudad Real to Barcelona train arrive?

Ciudad Real to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Ciudad Real to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Barcelona is 692 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Ciudad Real to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Ciudad Real to Barcelona?

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

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Ciudad Real to Barcelona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 25m
€75–210
Train, train to Málaga Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Cordoba-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
3. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AGP - BCN
5h 59m
€64–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Albacetebus 612
2. Take the bus from Albacete to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Sev-Bar
11h 30m
€65–93
Drive 691.7 km
1. Drive from Ciudad Real to Barcelonacar 691.7 km
6h 47m
€110–159
Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
4h 38m
€71–206
Train to Seville Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SVQ - BCN
5h 52m
€73–232

Ciudad Real to Barcelona by train

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Distance: 777.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Barcelona-Sants every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–210 and the journey takes 4h 25m. iryo also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Albacete in around 11h 30m.

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