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Compare bus and flight for Albufeira to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $132, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 630 miles (1015 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price Cheapest | $473 Average price | $260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 42m Average total duration 30h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Albufeira to Barcelona:
A bus is $342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Barcelona costing on average $473.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 42m.
Tickets start at around $132 compared to roughly $260 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $129. The journey takes 30h 12m versus 11h 42m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Albufeira to Barcelona
How to get from Albufeira to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:45 AM33h55Albufeira7:40 PMBarcelona$1091One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:45 AM33h55Albufeira7:40 PMBarcelona$1091One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:45 AM33h55Albufeira7:40 PMBarcelona$1091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:50 AM41h55Albufeira5:45 AMBarcelona$1131One-way0 transfers
- 4:55 PM34h45Albufeira3:40 AMBarcelona$1341One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM35h10Albufeira12:00 AMBarcelona$1381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Barcelona:
A bus is $342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Barcelona costing on average $473.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 42m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Vueling, TAP Portugal, Transavia France, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Edelweiss Air to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Vueling.
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