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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
20 h 11 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
894 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from A Coruña to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from A Coruña to Barcelona will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
Of the 5 buses that leave A Coruña for Barcelona on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 894 km distance in an average of 20 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from A Coruña to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 555 miles (894 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $209 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 54m Average total duration 16h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from A Coruña to Barcelona:
A train is $55 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from A Coruña to Barcelona costing on average $133 (€108).
A train is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from A Coruña to Barcelona costing on average $209 (€170).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 24m.
Tickets start at around $133 (€108) compared to roughly $216 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82 (€67). The journey takes 16h 24m versus 10h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
The table below shows live departures for A Coruña to Barcelona buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 24h20 | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 5:55 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 14h00 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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By Estefanía Ojea

This was not a trip I had originally planned to take by bus. I had been scheduled to travel from A Coruña to Barcelona on the train, but at the last minute my train was cancelled. When I went looking for other options, I found that most everything else was already sold out. In the end, the only other option that I had was a long-distance ALSA bus. I knew that it was going to be a long trip, but sometimes you have to take what’s available and hope for the best.

San Nicolás Church square in A Coruña
The route from A Coruña to Barcelona spans approximately 894 kilometers, passing through most of northern Spain from the north-west to the north-east.
Long-distance bus services, such as those offered by ALSA, are available to make the journey between the two cities, although the journey takes significantly longer than by train or plane. The fastest bus services take approximately 11 hours to make the journey, although the average journey takes about 17 hours, depending on the service and the number of stops made along the route.
I boarded the ALSA bus in A Coruña, and I knew that this trip was going to be a long one. Once we were outside the city, the trip took on the pace that is characteristic of long bus rides.
We traveled through different regions in Spain during the course of our trip. We went through different cities and made a few stops during our trip. After a few hours, everything starts looking the same: highways, gas stations, and so on.
The journey started at Estación de Autobuses de A Coruña, the city's primary bus station.
It's a small station, and it's not difficult to get around in it, especially if you are taking a long-distance bus, as they normally leave from clearly marked stands.
The bus would eventually arrive at its final destination, normally at Estació del Nord, as it's one of the primary stations in the city.
From there, it's not difficult to get to the rest of the city via the metro, taxi, or local buses.
schedule_and_frequency_body There are only a few daily departures from A Coruña to Barcelona, normally around four daily departures.
Given the long duration of the journey, it's not surprising that there are overnight departures, allowing the traveler to sleep during part of the trip.
There are only a few daily departures from A Coruña to Barcelona, normally around four daily departures.
Given the long duration of the journey, it's not surprising that there are overnight departures, allowing the traveler to sleep during part of the trip.
The ALSA coach was comfortable enough for a bus, with reclining seats and space for luggage to be stored underneath.
However, a journey of more than ten hours inevitably begins to feel long. Even with breaks along the way, spending most of the day on a bus is not exactly relaxing.
Long-distance bus tickets for this route are not cheap, especially when booking at short notice. The cheapest tickets cost about €100, although the average price tends to be more in the region of €110. Here’s roughly what my trip looked like:
| Item | Cost (eur) |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | €110 |
| Food & drinks | €12 |
| Travel to departure station | €2 |
| Travel from arrival station | €3 |
| Total | € 127 |
Taking the bus from A Coruña to Barcelona is certainly not the fastest way to get across Spain, and I wouldn’t normally recommend it.
In my particular case, I had to take the bus as a result of my train being cancelled and having no other options available. The trip was long and tiring, although I did eventually make my way from Galicia to Barcelona when all other options were no longer available.
Buses from A Coruña to Barcelona run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $83 (€67) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 555 miles (894 km) distance in 14h 30m.
Distance 555 miles (894 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€67) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 30m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
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