There are 10 ways to get from Livorno to Barcelona by train, plane, bus, car ferry or car
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Livorno to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livorno to Barcelona is to train and bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Livorno to Barcelona is to fly and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs €35 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Livorno station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Livorno Train Station and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Livorno to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Livorno Centrale and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Livorno and Barcelona is 916 km. The road distance is 1037.6 km.
The best way to get from Livorno to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 14h 25m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Livorno to Barcelona, including transfers.
Livorno to Barcelona bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, depart from Livorno Train Station.
Livorno to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Livorno Centrale station.
The best way to get from Livorno to Barcelona is to train which takes 14h 25m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 50m.
- Distance: 915.8 km
- Duration: 6h 36m
What companies run services between Livorno, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Livorno to Barcelona via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Nice-Ville, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 14h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Livorno to Barcelona via Florence in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Florence to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €310
Flights from Genoa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €360
Flights from Nice to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Pisa to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €280
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €420
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €390
Flights from Genoa to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €410
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
Flights from Nice to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
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 Livorno Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
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 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Livorno Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €16 - €23
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €40 - €60
Train from Livorno Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €16 - €22
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €40 - €60
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
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €40
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
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
Train from Livorno Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €17
Train from Livorno Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €28
Train from Livorno Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €17
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 Ventimiglia to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
- Rail 1st Class
- €10 - €15
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
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 Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
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 Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 93 593 13 00
- info@sagales.com
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- https://www.sagales.com/en
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 Girona Airport to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Florence to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- 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 Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Florence to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Livorno Train Station to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- 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
- €60 - €150
- Website
- https://www.gnv.it/en
- Cabin
- €100 - €150
- Seat
- €60 - €95
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Livorno to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Livorno to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livorno to Barcelona is 1038 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Livorno to Barcelona.
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