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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $196 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.0 - 4.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $196, while a flight costs an average of $697.
Distance: 1225 miles (1972 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$196 Average price Cheapest | $697 Average price | $715 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47h 44m Average total duration 47h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.9 - 11.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bucharest to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Bucharest to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Barcelona:
A bus is $502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Barcelona costing on average $697.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 47h 44m.
Tickets start at around $196 compared to roughly $715 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $519. The journey takes 47h 14m versus 29h 29m 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 Bucharest to Barcelona
How to get from Bucharest to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bucharest to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W431756:15 AM 3h20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 8:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $139 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W43175
6:15 AM 3h20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 8:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $139 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W43175
6:15 AM 3h20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 8:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport $139 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:10 AM 50h20 București, Autogara Militari 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $171 1 One-way 1 transfer
LX1889 · LX19504:40 PM 7h20 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 11:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $259 1 One-way 1 transfer
TK1040 · TK18513:35 PM 9h15 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 11:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $260 1 One-way 1 transfer- TK1042 · TK1851
12:45 PM 12h05 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 11:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $260 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bucharest to Barcelona:
A bus is $502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Barcelona costing on average $697.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 47h 44m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bucharest and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from București, Autogara Militari and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, tarom, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Europa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Iberia, ITA, Eurowings, HiSky, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, KLM Cityhopper, AJet, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, Global Supply Systems, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct flights per day with HiSky.
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