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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 on Sep 03
$44
Average ticket price on Sep 03
$53
Fastest journey on Sep 03
11 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 03
11 h 29 m
Buses on Sep 03
39
Distance
655 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Barcelona will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
It's difficult to get from Salamanca to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 406 miles (655 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Barcelona:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Barcelona costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 38m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $187 (€152) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $168 (€136). The journey takes 10h 38m versus 8h 13m 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.
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 Monbus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Barcelona buses for today, Wednesday, September 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ Normal | 6:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 14h35 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h20 | 7:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h05 | 7:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h50 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h05 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h50 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h20 | 10:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h35 | 11:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h20 | 10:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h05 | 12:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h50 | 12:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h50 | 12:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 14h10 | 3:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 14h10 | 3:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h55 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h25 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h40 | 3:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h25 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h40 | 3:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h25 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h25 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h35 | 6:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h20 | 6:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h20 | 6:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h20 | 6:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h35 | 6:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 13h20 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h20 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h20 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h35 | 7:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h20 | 4:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 15h20 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h35 | 5:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Salamanca to Barcelona run on average 32 times per day, taking around 10h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 406 miles (655 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 406 miles (655 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 32 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
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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Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca 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 Salamanca to Barcelona buses use the Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) station pair, with some services arriving at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona–El Prat. Use this guide to compare Salamanca and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses is 2 km from Salamanca city centre. Public transport options include:
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 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 Bar Salamanca (0.3 km), Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) 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 Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona–El Prat is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona–El Prat has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options available in all terminals.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTMs available in all terminals for withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona–El Prat.
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona–El Prat: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona–El Prat: Facilities for passengers with reduced mobility available.
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