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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
$116
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
19 h 40 m
Average duration
20 h 26 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
989 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Barcelona will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a train costs an average of $290.
Distance: 614 miles (989 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $315 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 44m Average total duration 21h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Barcelona:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Barcelona costing on average $187 (€151).
A bus is $210 (€169) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Barcelona costing on average $315 (€254).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 14m.
Bus takes on average 21h 14m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 26h41 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 22h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Barcelona buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. 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 · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 24h50 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 25h20 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 24h30 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Stuttgart | 26h41 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Stuttgart | 26h06 | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 20h00 | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 20h35 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 19h40 | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 20h15 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 25h45 | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 21h40 | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
30493 · 3141 | 11:20 PM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB | 24h25 | 11:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 25h45 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 26h10 | 7:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stuttgart to Barcelona run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 614 miles (989 km) distance in 19h 45m.
Distance 614 miles (989 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 19h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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