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There are 8 ways to get from Croatia to Barcelona by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport

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    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane ZAG - BCN
    5h 59m
    €53–208

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain train 318 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Dolgi most to Venezia Mestrebus bus
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    20h 12m
    €204–361

  3. Bus via Padova

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Padovabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    25h 42m
    €208–952

  4. Drive  1,514.8 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Barcelonacar car 1,514.8 km
    16h 24m
    €245–353

  5. Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane TRS - BCN
    6h 58m
    €158–371

  6. Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane VCE - BCN
    8h 8m
    €61–679

  7. Fly from Split Airport

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SPU - BCN
    5h 31m
    €57–195

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Ljubljana bus stationbus bus 402 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus 1922
    27h 40m
    €152–228

Croatia to Barcelona by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Croatia and Barcelona, Spain?

Croatia Airlines, Ryanair, and Swiss fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Trg bana J. Jelačića to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Autobusni kol., Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, and Padova in around 25h 42m.

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