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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €149. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 3.6 - 7.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €149, and a train costs an average of €503.
Distance: 741 miles (1194 km)
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€257 Average price Cheapest | €503 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration 14h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Cardiff:
A bus is $102 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Cardiff costing on average $188 (€149).
A bus is $538 (€428) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Cardiff costing on average $623 (€496).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 34m.
Bus takes on average 29h 45m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with KLM, easyJet to go to Cardiff by flight.
- Travel with TGV INOUI to go to Cardiff by train.
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