- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
Cheapest price
$167
Average price
$230
Fastest journey
21 h 20 m
Average duration
22 h 31 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
1239 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam 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 to Barcelona will cost around $230 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $167.
Of the 33 buses that leave Amsterdam for Barcelona on Thu, Jul 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 1239 km distance in an average of 22 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 20 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 23 h 10 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 · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam 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 5h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $413.
Distance: 769 miles (1239 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price Cheapest | $357 Average price | $432 Average price |
16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 13m Average total duration 25h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.7 - 7.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Amsterdam to Barcelona:
A bus is $248 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Barcelona costing on average $357 (€293).
A bus is $323 (€266) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Barcelona costing on average $432 (€355).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
Train takes on average 25h 43m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $117 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Barcelona buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 25h00 | 7:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 24h35 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h10 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h35 | 7:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 27h40 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
1646 · 3133 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 26h35 | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 25h50 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 25h25 | 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 25h30 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 25h05 | 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
1682 · 3133 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h45 | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
83133 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h45 | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 29h55 | 6:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 22h45 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 22h20 | 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 83133 | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h00 | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 29h45 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 25h40 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 27h45 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h15 | 6:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 25h30 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 23h25 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h20 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h25 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 27h15 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 27h40 | 7:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Barcelona run on average 28 times per day, taking around 15h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 769 miles (1239 km) distance in 22h 45m.
Distance 769 miles (1239 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€48) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 22h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Major collection of Pablo Picasso’s early works, housed in medieval palaces in El Born. One of Barcelona’s most visited art museums.
Catalonia’s premier art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and modern Catalan works, set in the Palau Nacional.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and rotating contemporary art exhibitions in a notable modern building.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with historic buildings, performers, and constant activity.
Historic Gothic Quarter of narrow lanes, small squares, medieval architecture, and many of the city’s oldest landmarks.
Hilltop viewpoint with sweeping panoramic views over Barcelona, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A Catalan staple served with many meals and one of Barcelona’s most iconic bites.
A traditional Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, olives, and olive oil. It is especially typical in Barcelona and along the coast.
Potato balls stuffed with meat, fried, and topped with spicy sauce and aioli. They originated in La Barceloneta and are closely tied to the city.
An internationally acclaimed fine-dining restaurant offering highly creative modern cuisine and a refined tasting-menu experience in Barcelona.
A very popular tapas restaurant with a broad menu, reliable quality, and bustling atmosphere. Good for sampling many local favorites in one meal.
One of Barcelona’s oldest restaurants, known for classic Catalan cooking in a historic dining room. A strong choice for traditional dishes and old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe. Food and transit are reasonable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good table service. Small change is fine in cafés; taxi tips are optional.
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Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Barcelona buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
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