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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Astorga
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €70 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 €70, while a flight costs an average of €184.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€77 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest | €184 Average price | €134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 4m Average total duration 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Astorga
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Astorga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Astorga:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Astorga costing on average €77.
A bus is €115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Astorga costing on average €184.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 11h 34m.
Tickets start at around €77 compared to roughly €134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 8h 34m versus 8h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere 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 · Normal · Normal9:00 AM 12h10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:10 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses €69 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Normal · Normal · Normal9:00 AM 12h10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:10 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses €69 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
IB24709:10 AM 1h30 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:40 AM León Airport €150 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
006229:05 AM 8h33 Barcelona Sants 5:38 PM Astorga station €83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal8:00 PM 11h05 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 7:05 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses €70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal · Normal11:30 PM 12h30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 12:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses €72 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Astorga:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Astorga costing on average €77.
A bus is €115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Astorga costing on average €184.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 11h 34m.
- Around 3 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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