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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Astorga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Astorga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, while a flight costs an average of $235.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$235 Average price | $96 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 36m Average total duration 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Astorga:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Astorga costing on average $96 (€79).
A bus is $151 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Astorga costing on average $235 (€194).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 11h 36m.
You'll arrive about 6h 40m sooner (1h 30m by flight vs 8h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $235 (€194) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Astorga
How to get from Barcelona to Astorga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Astorga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal7:30 PM13h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:50 AMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal7:30 PM13h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:50 AMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB24709:10 AM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport10:40 AMLeón Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal8:00 PM11h05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:05 AMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$841One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal11:30 PM12h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:00 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Astorga:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Astorga costing on average $96 (€79).
A bus is $151 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Astorga costing on average $235 (€194).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 5m.
Bus takes on average 11h 36m.
- 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 Barcelona and Astorga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in León Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Astorga station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Astorga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Astorga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Astorga by train.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Astorga by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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