How to travel from Porto to Barcelona

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Porto to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Porto to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 559 miles (900 km)

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$111

Average price

$60

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$24

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6h 3m

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3h 3m

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19h 2m

Average total duration

18h 32m

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30m

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9h 46m

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9h 16m

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2.7 - 5.4kg

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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Ryanair

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AVE

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from Porto to Barcelona

How to get from Porto to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Porto to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:45 PM17h20
    Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    7:05 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:45 PM17h20
    Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    7:05 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY8483
    1:50 PM1h45
    Porto Airport
    4:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $2111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe00421+AVE04254+iryo06181
    8:10 AM12h25
    Porto - Campanhã
    9:35 PMBarcelona Sants
    $2341One-way
    2 transfers
  • Renfe00421+AVE04254+iryo06013
    8:10 AM13h36
    Porto - Campanhã
    10:46 PMBarcelona Sants
    $2481One-way
    2 transfers
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:00 PM20h20
    Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
    7:20 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    9:15 PM21h05
    Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro)
    7:20 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:30 PM17h50
    Porto, Polo Universitario (Bus Terminal)
    7:20 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 4586
    10:40 PM1h45
    Porto Airport
    1:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1991One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 4546
    11:45 AM1h45
    Porto Airport
    2:30 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $2371One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY8477
    8:35 AM1h50
    Porto Airport
    11:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $3351One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Porto to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Porto to Barcelona, 93,79% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Porto to Barcelona, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Porto to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Porto to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Porto and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Barcelona:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Barcelona costing on average $27 (€22).

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Barcelona costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Porto to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 37m.

Bus takes on average 17h 50m.

The distance from Porto to Barcelona is approximately 559 miles (900 km).
The average frequency per day from Porto to Barcelona is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Porto to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Porto to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Vueling, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Air Europa, Airhub Airlines, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, azores airlines, Air Nostrum, Eurowings to go to Barcelona by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autocares Lázara to go to Barcelona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct trains per day with AVE.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Vueling, GetJet Airlines, Iberia, Airhub Airlines.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Porto to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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