How to travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar

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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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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar is a train with an average price of $59 (€49).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Gibraltar take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 27m.

Bus takes on average 41h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barcelona and Gibraltar including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Gibraltar among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

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.

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from Barcelona to Gibraltar

How to get from Barcelona to Gibraltar by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA495 · BA490
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA481 · BA490
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA485 · BA490
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar

Travel to Gibraltar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Gibraltar.

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There are 2 options to travel between Barcelona and Gibraltar including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar is a train with an average price of $59 (€49).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Gibraltar take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 27m.

Bus takes on average 41h 48m.

The distance from Barcelona to Gibraltar is approximately 543 miles (874 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Gibraltar is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Gibraltar:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Gibraltar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Gibraltar:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Gibraltar often also extend their vacation to go to Málaga, Tangier, Seville, Marbella, Madrid. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gibraltar and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Gibraltar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Gibraltar, you can explore Main Street for shopping, enjoy dolphin watching tours in the Bay, and take a cable car ride to the Rock for stunning views and attractions. Visit the peaceful Gibraltar Botanic Gardens or the historic Moorish Castle. For best sights, see the iconic Rock of Gibraltar with its Barbary macaques, explore St. Michael's Cave with its stunning formations, and discover the Gibraltar Nature Reserve. Don't miss Europa Point for views of Africa or the Great Siege Tunnels to learn about military history.
Two to three days are typically enough to explore Gibraltar's main attractions, including the Rock of Gibraltar, St. Michael's Cave, and the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.
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