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Compare train and bus for Igualada to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Igualada to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Igualada to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Igualada to Barcelona:
A bus is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Igualada to Barcelona costing on average $11 (€9).
The fastest way to travel from Igualada to Barcelona is by bus with an average journey time of 36m.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 37m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Igualada and Barcelona including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Igualada to Barcelona among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (36m by bus vs 1h 0m by car) and save roughly $2 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $13 (€11)). 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 BlaBlaCar, Monbus Catalunya.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Igualada to Barcelona Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 07:19AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 08:34AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 09:34AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:39AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 11:34AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 12:04PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:52PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:17PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 01:49PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 02:19PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 02:49PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 04:49PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 05:19PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:17PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 06:19PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 06:49PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 07:19PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 07:49PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus Catalunya | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:32PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
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Igualada to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Igualada to Barcelona buses for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 6:30 PM Igualada | 0h30 | 7:00 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM Igualada | 0h20 | 7:50 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Igualada to Barcelona
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Buses from Igualada to Barcelona run on average 5 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $11 (€9)
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average bus duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 6m |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $11 (€9)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Monbus Catalunya from Igualada to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Igualada to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar, Monbus Catalunya for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
Monbus Catalunya
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
Monbus Catalunya frequency
25 a day
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- Must visit
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Barcelona’s leading fine arts museum, especially strong in Romanesque murals, Gothic art, and Catalan modernism.
- Recommended
Fundació Joan Miró
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and strong views over the city from Montjuïc.
- Must visit
La Rambla
Barcelona’s best-known promenade, lively and crowded, linking Plaça de Catalunya with the old port.
- Must visit
Gothic Quarter
Historic heart of Barcelona with medieval lanes, small squares, hidden courtyards, and many major monuments.
- Recommended
Passeig de Gràcia
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and landmark modernist buildings including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Pa amb tomàquet
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. It is a signature Catalan staple served with many meals and tapas.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Escalivada
Roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion dressed with olive oil. A classic Catalan vegetable dish with deep smoky flavor.
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Esqueixada de bacallà
A Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. It is especially associated with coastal Catalan cooking.
Disfrutar
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine by celebrated chefs in an elegant modern space.
Can Culleretes
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Cal Pep
Lively, established seafood and tapas spot near El Born, famous for market-fresh plates, shellfish, and a bustling counter atmosphere.
Euro
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are fair value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person.
- Fine dining
- EUR 70+ per person.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.80-3.50 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 2.65 EUR
- Day pass
- 11.20 EUR
To the city center
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- You can pay by card at TMB metro ticket machines and on many city buses with contactless bank cards.
- If you plan several trips in one day, the Hola Barcelona 24-hour pass is usually better value than buying single tickets.
FAQs: Bus from Igualada to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Igualada to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Igualada to Barcelona can start from as little as $11 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Igualada to Barcelona is $11 (€9) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Igualada to Barcelona is 1h 6m to travel the 31 miles (50 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Igualada to Barcelona leaves at 5:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Igualada to Barcelona leaves at 9:00 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Igualada to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar, Monbus Catalunya. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Igualada to Barcelona, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Monbus Catalunya for the best way to get you to Barcelona. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Igualada and Barcelona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Barcelona from Igualada is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 6m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Igualada and Barcelona including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Igualada to Barcelona has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Igualada to Barcelona.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Barcelona are:
- Sagrada Família, an iconic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí known for its intricate facades and towering spires
- Park Güell, a vibrant public park featuring Gaudí's colorful mosaics and unique architectural elements
- La Rambla, a bustling street in the heart of the city lined with shops, cafes, and street performers
- Gothic Quarter, a historic neighborhood with narrow medieval streets and landmarks like Barcelona Cathedral
- Casa Batlló, a modernist building by Gaudí renowned for its unique design and colorful facade.
The best things to do in Barcelona include:
- Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona, offering tours and a museum dedicated to the club's history
- Montjuïc, a hill offering stunning views of the city and home to attractions like the Magic Fountain and Montjuïc Castle
- Barceloneta Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying seaside restaurants
- El Raval, a vibrant neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of cultures, street art, and lively nightlife
- Tibidabo Amusement Park, offering fun rides and panoramic views of Barcelona.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Igualada to Barcelona.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Igualada to Barcelona.
No, luggage for the bus from Igualada to Barcelona needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Igualada to Barcelona.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Igualada to Barcelona.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Igualada to Barcelona.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Igualada to Barcelona.
Since both Igualada and Barcelona are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Igualada to Barcelona among Omio's users.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Barcelona, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like La Rambla, public transport, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include distraction techniques, fake petitions, and overpriced taxi rides without meters. It's advisable to keep valuables secure, avoid unlicensed taxis, and remain vigilant in busy spots to ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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