What is the cheapest way to get from Álava to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Álava to Barcelona is to bus via Pamplona which costs €51 - €56 and takes 11h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Álava to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Álava to Barcelona is to bus and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €27 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Álava and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Álava to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Subillabide and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Álava and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Álava to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Vitoria/Gasteiz and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Zaragoza-Delicias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Álava to Barcelona?

The distance between Álava and Barcelona is 581 km. The road distance is 529.8 km.

How do I travel from Álava to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Álava to Barcelona without a car is to train via Zaragoza which takes 5h 59m and costs €50 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Álava to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Álava to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Álava to Barcelona bus from?

Álava to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where do I catch the Álava to Barcelona train from?

Álava to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Vitoria/Gasteiz station.

Train or bus from Álava to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Álava to Barcelona is to train via Zaragoza which takes 5h 59m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Álava to Barcelona bus arrive?

Álava to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Álava to Barcelona train arrive?

Álava to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.

Can I drive from Álava to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Álava to Barcelona is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Álava to Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5068+ hotels available in Barcelona.

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There are 10 ways to get from Álava to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, train (Renfe), or train

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Train via Zaragoza
best
1. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
5h 59m
€53–126
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Subillabide to Vitoria/Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VIT - BCN
4h 24m
€28–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - St-Gi-Ba
8h 53m
€47–74
Drive 529.8 km
1. Drive from Álava to Barcelonacar 529.8 km
5h 57m
€82–118
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz - Estación de Autobuses to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
5h 37m
€36–148
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
6h 46m
€71–111
Bus via Pamplona
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz. Bus Geltokia. Euskaltzaindia enp. to Pamplona/Iruña. Estación Bus. Yanguas y Mirandabus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
11h 8m
€52–56
Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
6h 25m
€51–226
Bus, bus to Santander Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
3. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
7h 2m
€82–242
Line 10 bus, train, bus to Pamplona Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Naciones Unidas / Mariturri to Pazbus
2. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Pamplonatrain
3. Take the bus from Estación RENFE to Avda. Conde Oliveto nº 7bus
4. Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane PNA - BCN
5h 56m
€117–677

Álava to Barcelona by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 580.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Álava, Basque Country, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a bus from Naciones Unidas / Mariturri to Barcelona-Sants via Paz, Vitoria/Gasteiz, and Zaragoza-Delicias in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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