- Must visit
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
$37
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grenoble to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Barcelona will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 15 buses that leave Grenoble for Barcelona on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 512 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 10 h 15 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.
4592
FlixBus
3176
5132 · 3157
50002 · 3155
FlixBus
4592
3176
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $145 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Grenoble to Barcelona:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Barcelona costing on average $145 (€117).
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Barcelona costing on average $157 (€126).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€39) compared to roughly $201 (€162) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€123). The journey takes 7h 31m versus 6h 18m 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 FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Barcelona buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50844 · 4733 | 11:40 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h15 | 9:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h00 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h30 | 10:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
3176 | 1:20 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 9h45 | 11:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 12h35 | 2:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 12h10 | 1:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h25 | 2:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 12h15 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h50 | 4:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
50002 · 3155 | 8:40 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h35 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h15 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h45 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
51039 · 50023 | 12:25 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 13h00 | 1:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
4592 | 12:25 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 8h00 | 8:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 7h55 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h05 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h10 | 6:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
51992 · 93129 | 7:30 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h55 | 7:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Grenoble to Barcelona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 318 miles (512 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 318 miles (512 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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