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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
$53
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
18 h 18 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
821 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Barcelona will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Airport to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
2126 · 4592
3802 · 4592
FlixBus · FlixBus
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3802 · 4592
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2126 · 4592
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 510 miles (821 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $365 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 57m Average total duration 17h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Barcelona:
A bus is $57 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Airport to Barcelona costing on average $116 (€94).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 27m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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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 12:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Barcelona buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h35 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
2126 · 4592 | 1:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h00 | 8:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
3802 · 4592 | 2:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h15 | 8:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h25 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h00 | 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
94742 · 4731 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h20 | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h10 | 4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
4788 · 93129 | 8:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h45 | 7:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h40 | 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h50 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 23h20 | 2:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h35 | 11:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h30 | 2:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h10 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bologna Airport to Barcelona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 17h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 510 miles (821 km) distance in 17h 0m.
Distance 510 miles (821 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 17h 0m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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