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Compare bus and train for Barcelona to Roses
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Roses among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Roses
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Roses, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Roses:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Roses costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Roses take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Roses
How to get from Barcelona to Roses by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Roses is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
097378:14 AM 0h58 Barcelona Sants 9:12 AM Figueres–Vilafant $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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097378:14 AM 0h58 Barcelona Sants 9:12 AM Figueres–Vilafant $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3430911:05 PM 0h53 Barcelona Sants 11:58 PM Figueres–Vilafant $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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030931:14 PM 1h01 Barcelona Sants 2:15 PM Figueres–Vilafant $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
1591412:59 PM 2h06 Sant Adreu Comtal 3:05 PM Vilajuïga station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
158207:29 PM 2h06 Sant Adreu Comtal 9:35 PM Vilajuïga station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
BASE12:00 PM 2h09 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 2:09 PM Roses, Ctra. Besalú Roses (Repsol) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
BASE8:45 PM 2h10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 10:55 PM Roses, Ctra. Besalú Roses (Repsol) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
BASE12:00 PM 2h11 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 2:11 PM Roses, Av. de Rhode (Turisme 1) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Roses:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Roses costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Roses take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Roses as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Figueres–Vilafant.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Roses, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with SARFA S.L., FlixBus to go to Roses by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe EUROMED to go to Roses by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with SARFA S.L..
- 29 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, Renfe, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe EUROMED.
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