There are 4 ways to get from Southern Europe to Barcelona by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Estebanvela to Cerezo De Abajobus
- Take the bus from Cerezo De Abajo to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
7h 27m€76–203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ayllon to Burgo De Osmabus
- Take the bus from El Burgo de Osma to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
11h 2m€51–86Drive 555.7 km
- Drive from Southern Europe to Barcelonacar 555.7 km
6h 25m€88–128Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Estebanvela to Cerezo De Abajobus
- Take the bus from Cerezo De Abajo to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
6h 9m€66–181
Southern Europe to Barcelona by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southern Europe to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Southern Europe to Barcelona is to bus and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €65 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Southern Europe to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Estebanvela and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Ayllon, El Burgo de Osma and Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Southern Europe and Barcelona is 797 km. The road distance is 555.7 km.
The best way to get from Southern Europe to Barcelona without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 27m and costs €75 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Southern Europe to Barcelona, including transfers.
Southern Europe to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ayllon station.
Southern Europe to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Burgo De Osma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southern Europe to Barcelona is 556 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Southern Europe to Barcelona.
There are 5190+ hotels available in Barcelona.
What companies run services between Southern Europe, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a bus from Estebanvela to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Ayllon, El Burgo de Osma, and Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 677 123 456
- [email protected]
- Website
- linecar.es
Bus from Estebanvela to Cerezo De Abajo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- linecar.es
Bus from El Burgo de Osma to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Schedules at
- linecar.es
Bus from Estebanvela to Cerezo De Abajo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- linecar.es
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Cerezo De Abajo to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Ayllon to Burgo De Osma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Cerezo De Abajo to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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