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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $80, while a bus costs an average of $141.
Distance: 731 miles (1177 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 55m Average total duration 27h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Barcelona:
A flight is $61 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Barcelona costing on average $141 (€115).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 55m.
You'll arrive about 14h 46m sooner (2h 15m by flight vs 17h 1m by car) and save roughly $119 (€97) compared to fuel and tolls ($80 (€65) vs $199 (€162)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Barcelona
How to get from Bristol to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 31616:45 PM2h10Bristol Airport9:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$641One-way0 transfers
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- FR 31616:45 PM2h10Bristol Airport9:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U227056:35 PM2h05Bristol Airport9:40 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM31h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$871One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM31h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:00 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$871One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM37h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:40 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1151One-way3 transfers
- U271923:10 PM2h05Bristol Airport6:15 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Barcelona:
A flight is $61 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Barcelona costing on average $141 (€115).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 55m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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