- Must visit
Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
10 h 10 m
Average duration
10 h 31 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
623 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Barcelona will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 22 buses that leave Geneva for Barcelona on Fri, Jul 17, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 623 km distance in an average of 10 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $195.
Distance: 387 miles (623 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $174 Average price | $317 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Barcelona:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Barcelona costing on average $174 (€142).
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Barcelona costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $317 (€259) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $242 (€198). The journey takes 8h 48m versus 7h 23m 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 Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Barcelona buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 14h10 | 6:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 15h45 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 11h30 | 6:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Genève, Aéroport | 12h45 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Genève, Aéroport | 15h40 | 11:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 10h10 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 10h40 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 11h15 | 9:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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50844 · 4733 | 8:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 13h10 | 9:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 11h35 | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h20 | 11:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h20 | 11:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
3176 | 10:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h50 | 11:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 14h00 | 2:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 14h45 | 4:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 15h10 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Geneva to Barcelona run on average 12 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 387 miles (623 km) distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 387 miles (623 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
This national art museum is essential for Romanesque murals, Gothic masterpieces, and one of the city’s grandest palace settings.
Europe’s largest museum dedicated to Miró, combining bold paintings, sculpture, and a superb hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous boulevard connects Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with performers, kiosks, and historic buildings.
This medieval district rewards slow wandering with narrow lanes, hidden squares, Roman traces, and some of the city’s richest atmosphere.
Barcelona’s grand modernist avenue is ideal for architecture lovers, showcasing luxury facades, major Gaudí works, and elegant urban design.
A Catalan tomato-rubbed bread with olive oil and salt. Simple, iconic, and served almost everywhere as a staple of Barcelona meals.
Mixed seafood and rice cooked in a rich broth, often finished in the pan. A beloved coastal dish tied to Catalonia’s Mediterranean fishing tradition.
A Catalan custard dessert with citrus and cinnamon, topped with a caramelized sugar crust. It is one of the region’s most classic sweets.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant serving inventive Catalan tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Traditional tavern celebrated for vermouth, bombas, and classic tapas in a busy, authentic Barceloneta atmosphere.
Historic market bar famed for seafood tapas, fried fish, and a lively counter atmosphere inside Mercat de La Boqueria.
Moderate for Western Europe; lodging in central areas is costly, but tapas, menu del día, and public transport are fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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