- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early work and deep connection to Barcelona, housed in medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Escaldes-Engordany to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Escaldes-Engordany to Barcelona will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 2 buses that leave Escaldes-Engordany for Barcelona on Sun, Jun 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct buses cover the 135 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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 Escaldes-Engordany to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h -11m sooner (3h 3m by bus vs 2h 52m by car) and save roughly $-1.52 (€-1.25) compared to fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $38 (€32)). 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.
Direct coaches are operated by AUTOCARES JULIA S.L.U., Andbus, Alsa, Andorra Direct Bus.
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 Andbus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Andbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Andbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Escaldes-Engordany to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM Escaldes-Engordany | 3h00 | 1:00 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Escaldes-Engordany | 3h00 | 2:00 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Escaldes-Engordany to Barcelona run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Barcelona’s most famous promenade, lively and historic, linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront with constant street activity.
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Elegant boulevard lined with landmark modernist buildings, luxury shops, and some of the city’s best-known architecture.
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