There are 10 ways to get from Croatia to Barcelona by plane, bus, train, car ferry, shuttle, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Split Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SPU - BCN
5h 31m€56–165Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
cheapest- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZAG - BCN
6h 1m€53–198Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
20h 16m€508–1,077Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Edvard Rusjan Airportbus
- Take the bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
24h 14m€268–1,033Bus, train, car ferry
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Trieste Centralebus
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Fr
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
39h 16m€353–702Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TRS - BCN
6h 58m€141–346Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VCE - BCN
8h 13m€63–616Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
23h 2m€248–502Bus via Marseille
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N482
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h 17m€131–212Drive 1,516.3 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Barcelonacar 1,516.3 km
16h 23m€245–353
Croatia to Barcelona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Barcelona is to fly which costs €55 - €170 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Croatia to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Edvard Rusjan Airport and Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.
The distance between Croatia and Barcelona is 1232 km. The road distance is 1516.3 km.
The best way to get from Croatia to Barcelona without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 16m and costs €500 - €1100.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Croatia to Barcelona, including transfers.
Croatia to Barcelona bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zagreb station.
Croatia to Barcelona train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Croatia to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €260 - €1100 and takes 24h 14m, you could also train, which costs €240 - €500 and takes 23h 2m.
What companies run services between Croatia and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Edvard Rusjan Airport and Padova in around 24h 14m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Split Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–120
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €320–550
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Zagreb to Edvard Rusjan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- GoOpti
- Private
- €130
- Shared
- €45–70
Bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €111–700
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €111
- Private
- €411
Bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €22
- Private
- €92
Bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €170–290
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €44–500
- Website
- GoOpti
- Shared
- €44
- Private
- €248
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Booking & Getting There
Croatia to Barcelona bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Edvard Rusjan Airport station.
Croatia to Barcelona train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Barcelona is 1516 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Croatia to Barcelona.
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