There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Barcelona by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, shuttle, 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 Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
best- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TRS - BCN
5h 18m€61–213Train
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale 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
15h 35m€193–416Bus
- Take the bus from Trieste to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
21h 26mTrain, car ferry
- 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
30h 37m€167–292Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
- Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LJU - BCN
6h 4m€217–619Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VCE - BCN
6h 41m€236–682Bus via Marseille
- Take the bus from Trieste to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N482
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 55m€114–193Drive 1,317 km
- Drive from Trieste to Barcelonacar 1,317 km
14h 8m€210–303
Trieste to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Barcelona is to fly which costs €60 - €220 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Trieste to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €60 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Trieste and Barcelona is 1095 km. The road distance is 1317 km.
The best way to get from Trieste to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 15h 35m and costs €190 - €420.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Trieste to Barcelona, including transfers.
Trieste to Barcelona bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Trieste station.
Trieste to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
The best way to get from Trieste to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €420 and takes 15h 35m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 21h 26m.
What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?
Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–90
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +359 2 980 56 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- mm-travel.bg
Bus from Trieste to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- mm-travel.bg
- Book at
- tickets.mm-travel.bg
- 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
- €85–130
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Trieste to Barcelona bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Padova station.
Trieste to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Barcelona is 1317 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Trieste to Barcelona.
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