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Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Gibraltar
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Gibraltar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $713.
Distance: 543 miles (874 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$713 Average price | $237 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 41h 48m Average total duration 41h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Gibraltar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Gibraltar:
A train is $179 (€150) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Gibraltar costing on average $237 (€199).
A train is $655 (€549) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Gibraltar costing on average $713 (€598).
Other travel options to Gibraltar take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 27m.
Bus takes on average 41h 48m.
You'll arrive about 7h 17m sooner (3h 53m by flight vs 11h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $713 (€598) compared to roughly $210 (€176) 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 Gibraltar
How to get from Barcelona to Gibraltar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 48310:05 AM 1h45 Barcelona El Prat Airport 11:50 AM Malaga Airport $269 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 48310:05 AM 1h45 Barcelona El Prat Airport 11:50 AM Malaga Airport $269 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 48310:05 AM 1h45 Barcelona El Prat Airport 11:50 AM Malaga Airport $269 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM 41h45 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants 8:15 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses $333 1 One-way 2 transfers
BA495 · BA4908:50 PM 13h45 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:35 AM Gibraltar International North Front Airport $892 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA481 · BA4902:45 PM 19h50 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:35 AM Gibraltar International North Front Airport $892 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA485 · BA4905:30 PM 17h05 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:35 AM Gibraltar International North Front Airport $1,265 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Gibraltar:
A train is $179 (€150) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Gibraltar costing on average $237 (€199).
A train is $655 (€549) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Gibraltar costing on average $713 (€598).
Other travel options to Gibraltar take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 27m.
Bus takes on average 41h 48m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Gibraltar 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 San Roque station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Gibraltar by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Ryanair to go to Gibraltar by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gibraltar by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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