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Centro de Interpretación del Olivar y Renacimiento
Interpretation center explaining Úbeda’s World Heritage Renaissance urbanism with models and visitor information.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$93
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$100
Fastest journey on Sep 20
13 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
13 h 25 m
Buses on Sep 20
2
Distance
604 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Úbeda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Úbeda will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 buses from Barcelona to Úbeda, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 604 km distance in an average of 13 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 25 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 13 h 25 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Úbeda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Úbeda:
A bus is $202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Úbeda costing on average $276.
Other travel options to Úbeda take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71. The journey takes 11h 21m versus 8h 0m 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 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 Alsa | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Hife | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 22h16 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $153 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Úbeda buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 16h20 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 16h20 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 12:20 PM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 16h15 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 16h05 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 15h40 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 14h05 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 13h40 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 12h05 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 4:55 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 11h40 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h35 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h35 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 6:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 10h10 | 4:35 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 13h25 | 9:25 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:25 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 13h00 | 9:25 AM Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Úbeda run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 375 miles (604 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 375 miles (604 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Úbeda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Úbeda trip today.
Interpretation center explaining Úbeda’s World Heritage Renaissance urbanism with models and visitor information.
Archaeological museum in a historic Mudéjar house, showing local finds from prehistory to the Islamic and Christian eras.
Museum dedicated to San Juan de la Cruz in the convent where he died, with devotional art and historical context.
Úbeda’s signature Renaissance square, surrounded by major monuments and essential for understanding the city’s World Heritage status.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, palaces, churches, and viewpoints that best showcases Úbeda’s UNESCO-listed fabric.
Historic central square framed by San Pablo church and old mansions, lively yet rich in medieval atmosphere.
Lomo de orza is pork loin preserved in olive oil with spices, a classic farmhouse dish in Jaén province that showcases the area's exceptional extra virgin olive oil.
Pipirrana is a refreshing salad of tomato, pepper, onion and olive oil, often linked to Jaén summer cooking and the region's strong olive-growing tradition.
Andrajos is a rustic stew from Jaén made with flat dough pieces, vegetables and usually rabbit or cod, prized as a traditional inland comfort food.
Upscale dining inside a landmark hotel, offering polished regional cooking and a memorable setting in one of Úbeda's most famous buildings.
Refined restaurant in a Renaissance palace hotel, known for updated Andalusian cuisine, olive oil focus and an elegant historic setting.
Popular casual stop for tapas and raciones with local flavors, suitable for trying olive-oil-based dishes in a lively central setting.
Moderate for Andalusia; hotels are reasonable, meals are affordable, and most sights are walkable, so transport costs stay low.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. In cafes and taxis, rounding up or leaving small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Úbeda 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 Úbeda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Úbeda buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Úbeda bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
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