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Compare train and bus for Calais to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $140. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, and a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 661 miles (1064 km)
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$250 Average price | $142 Average price Cheapest |
7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 38m Average total duration 18h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Calais to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Calais to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:38 AM10h54Calais8:32 PMBarcelona$2441One-way0 transfers
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9:38 AM10h54Calais8:32 PMBarcelona$2441One-way0 transfers
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9:38 AM10h54Calais8:32 PMBarcelona$2441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Barcelona:
A flight is $94 (€75) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to Barcelona costing on average $142 (€114).
A flight is $201 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to Barcelona costing on average $250 (€199).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 18h 8m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lille Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Calais - Fréthun and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Calais, Port - P&O Ferry and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Barcelona by train.
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