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Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Algeciras
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Algeciras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $195 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $195, while a flight costs an average of $337.
Distance: 547 miles (881 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$195 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 53m Average total duration 29h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg 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 Barcelona to Algeciras:
A bus is $141 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Algeciras costing on average $337 (€282).
Other travel options to Algeciras take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 53m.
Tickets start at around $195 (€164) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-181.27 (€-151.93). The journey takes 29h 23m versus 11h 4m 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 Barcelona to Algeciras
How to get from Barcelona to Algeciras by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Algeciras is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 30806:00 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport7:50 AMMalaga Airport$851One-way0 transfers
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FR 30806:00 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport7:50 AMMalaga Airport$851One-way0 transfers
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VY21157:10 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 AMMalaga Airport$891One-way0 transfers
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130648:30 AM10h07Barcelona Sants6:37 PMAlgeciras station$1171One-way1 transfer
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130768:30 AM14h30Barcelona Sants11:00 PMAlgeciras station$1171One-way1 transfer
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NORMAL.11:18 AM11h12Barcelona Sants10:30 PMAlgeciras, Estación de Autobuses$2061One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:00 AM17h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:45 AMAlgeciras, Estación de Autobuses$1561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM52h30Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants8:15 PMAlgeciras, Estación de Autobuses$1811One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM47h45Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants8:15 PMAlgeciras, Estación de Autobuses$1981One-way2 transfers
VY211311:40 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport1:25 AMMalaga Airport$1121One-way0 transfers
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NORMAL.7:10 AM5h10Barcelona El Prat Airport12:20 PMAlgeciras, Estación de Autobuses$1141One-way1 transfer
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NORMAL.7:10 AM6h55Barcelona El Prat Airport2:05 PMAlgeciras, Estación de Autobuses$1141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Algeciras:
A bus is $141 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Algeciras costing on average $337 (€282).
Other travel options to Algeciras take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 53m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Algeciras as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Algeciras station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Algeciras by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, Icelandair, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Iberia Express, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air to go to Algeciras by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 14 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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