How to travel from Barcelona to Rome

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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Barcelona to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $279.

Distance: 533 miles (859 km)

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$173

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$64

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$95

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$419

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8h 23m

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5h 23m

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10h 45m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Rome is a ferry with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Rome:

A ferry is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $95 (€77).

A ferry is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $173 (€139).

A ferry is $214 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $279 (€225).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Ferry takes on average 9h 45m.

Train takes on average 19h 7m.

Bus takes on average 20h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Barcelona and Rome including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Rome among Omio's users.

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from Barcelona to Rome

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

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

  • Itabus4591 · 3803
    9:10 PM24h00
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Itabus4591 · 3803
    9:10 PM24h00
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ77
    11:40 AM1h45
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    1:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM23h45
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:50 AM27h15
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 PM22h15
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    2:30 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46020
    9:45 PM1h55
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:40 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 6985
    8:35 PM1h55
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6100
    6:30 AM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

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Travel from Barcelona to Rome: Journey Details

It's easy to travel from Barcelona and Rome by either bus, train or plane. Budget travelers can find great deals on long distance buses, and trains allow you to take in the beautiful coastal scenery along the way. However, if you need to reach Rome fast, a plane is the only way to go. Flights take just under two hours and leave almost every hour from Barcelona's El Prat airport, making it often the best option in terms of both price and travel time.

Return trips from Rome to Barcelona are also available.

How to get from Barcelona to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Rome, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Rome, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Rome

Travel to Rome 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 Rome.

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There are 4 options to travel between Barcelona and Rome including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Rome is a ferry with an average price of $64 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Rome:

A ferry is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $95 (€77).

A ferry is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $173 (€139).

A ferry is $214 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $279 (€225).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Ferry takes on average 9h 45m.

Train takes on average 19h 7m.

Bus takes on average 20h 38m.

The distance from Barcelona to Rome is approximately 533 miles (859 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Rome is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port of Civitavecchia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Grimaldi to go to Rome by ferry.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Iberia, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Airhub Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Europa, Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia International to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, Intercity, Renfe Viajeros to go to Rome by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 16 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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