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Compare train, bus, and flight for Astorga to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Astorga to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$223 Average price | $91 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Barcelona:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Astorga to Barcelona costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Astorga to Barcelona costing on average $223 (€184).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
You'll arrive about 6h 20m sooner (1h 25m by flight vs 7h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $223 (€184) compared to roughly $162 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Astorga to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Astorga to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:36 AM12h24Astorga10:00 PMBarcelona$811One-way0 transfers
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9:36 AM12h24Astorga10:00 PMBarcelona$811One-way0 transfers
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9:36 AM12h24Astorga10:00 PMBarcelona$811One-way0 transfers
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8:36 AM12h24Astorga9:00 PMBarcelona$821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Barcelona:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Astorga to Barcelona costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Astorga to Barcelona costing on average $223 (€184).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Astorga and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from León Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Astorga station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Astorga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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