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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
€83
Average price
€105
Fastest journey
16 h 20 m
Average duration
17 h 10 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
901 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pontevedra to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontevedra to Barcelona will cost around €105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €83.
Of the 31 buses that leave Pontevedra for Barcelona on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 901 km distance in an average of 17 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 20 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 18 h 1 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontevedra to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 559 miles (901 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€86 Average price | €77 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price | €180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Pontevedra to Barcelona:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pontevedra to Barcelona costing on average €86.
A train is €41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontevedra to Barcelona costing on average €118.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 14h 54m.
Tickets start at around €86 compared to roughly €180 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €94. The journey takes 14h 54m versus 10h 33m 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 Vibasa, Monbus, BlaBlaCar, MonBus.
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 Renfe | Departure Time 05:31AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 24h44 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 06:07AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 25h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator Renfe MD | Departure Time 06:54AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 23h21 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator Renfe | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 24h03 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator Renfe MD | Departure Time 07:48AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 23h22 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator Renfe ALVIA | Departure Time 07:48AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 23h37 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator Renfe MD | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 23h38 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator Renfe | Departure Time 09:46AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 22h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator Renfe AVLO | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 21h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator Renfe MD | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 20h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator Renfe | Departure Time 01:04PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 18h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 01:54PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 18h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €108 |
Operator Renfe MD | Departure Time 02:07PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 17h48 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator Renfe MD | Departure Time 02:52PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 17h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €83 |
The table below shows live departures for Pontevedra to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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12512+ Normal · Normal | 5:31 AM Pontevedra station | 24h44 | 6:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
04464+ Normal | 6:07 AM Pontevedra station | 25h18 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
04464+ Normal | 6:07 AM Pontevedra station | 25h03 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
04464+ Normal · Normal | 6:07 AM Pontevedra station | 24h08 | 6:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
09072+ Normal | 6:54 AM Pontevedra station | 24h16 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
09072+ Normal | 6:54 AM Pontevedra station | 24h31 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
09072+ Normal · Normal | 6:54 AM Pontevedra station | 23h21 | 6:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
12480+ Normal | 7:22 AM Pontevedra station | 23h48 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
12480+ Normal | 7:22 AM Pontevedra station | 24h03 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
12480+ Normal · Normal | 7:22 AM Pontevedra station | 22h53 | 6:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
37621+ Normal | 7:48 AM Pontevedra station | 23h22 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
00621+ Normal | 7:48 AM Pontevedra station | 23h37 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
00621+ Normal | 7:48 AM Pontevedra station | 23h22 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
09082+ Normal | 8:17 AM Pontevedra station | 22h53 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
09082+ Normal | 8:17 AM Pontevedra station | 23h08 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
09082+ Normal | 8:17 AM Pontevedra station | 23h38 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
12526+ Normal | 9:46 AM Pontevedra station | 21h24 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
12526+ Normal | 9:46 AM Pontevedra station | 22h09 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
12526+ Normal | 9:46 AM Pontevedra station | 21h39 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
04494+ Normal | 10:01 AM Pontevedra station | 21h09 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
04494+ Normal | 10:01 AM Pontevedra station | 21h54 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
04494+ Normal | 10:01 AM Pontevedra station | 21h24 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
09112+ Normal | 10:57 AM Pontevedra station | 20h58 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
09112+ Normal | 10:57 AM Pontevedra station | 20h13 | 7:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
09112+ Normal | 10:57 AM Pontevedra station | 20h28 | 7:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
12528+ Normal | 1:04 PM Pontevedra station | 18h51 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
04254+ Normal | 1:54 PM Pontevedra station | 18h01 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
09132+ Normal | 2:07 PM Pontevedra station | 17h48 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
09142+ Normal | 2:52 PM Pontevedra station | 17h03 | 7:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Pontevedra to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €81 but you can travel from only €24 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 559 miles (901 km) distance in 16h 20m.
Distance 559 miles (901 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €81 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 20m |
First bus 3:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
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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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Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pontevedra 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.

Most Pontevedra to Barcelona buses use the Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Use this guide to compare Pontevedra and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
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