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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
1 d
Average duration
1 d 35 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
1230 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $404.
Distance: 764 miles (1230 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $429 Average price | $471 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 50m Average total duration 23h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 43m Average total duration 25h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona:
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona costing on average $215 (€174).
A bus is $331 (€268) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona costing on average $429 (€347).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 20m.
Train takes on average 25h 13m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:28PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 24h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:28PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 26h05 | 10:30 AM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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1646 · 3157 | 9:25 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 24h50 | 10:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Barcelona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 23h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 764 miles (1230 km) distance in 24h 0m.
Distance 764 miles (1230 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 24h 0m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and standout modernist architecture, ideal for combining architecture, shopping, and city strolling.
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