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Compare train and bus for Calatayud to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calatayud to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF25, while a train costs an average of CHF68.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF68 Average price | CHF25 Average price Cheapest | CHF64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Calatayud to Barcelona:
A bus is CHF43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calatayud to Barcelona costing on average CHF68.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
You'll arrive about 1h 39m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 3h 58m by car). Tickets start at around CHF68 compared to roughly CHF64 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Calatayud to Barcelona
How to get from Calatayud to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Calatayud to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal5:00 PM4h50Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses9:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsCHF251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal5:00 PM4h50Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses9:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsCHF251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
033017:42 AM2h08Calatayud station9:50 AMBarcelona SantsCHF461One-way0 transfers
Other options
033098:54 PM2h26Calatayud station11:20 PMBarcelona SantsCHF671One-way0 transfers
0311312:41 PM2h30Calatayud station3:11 PMBarcelona SantsCHF791One-way0 transfers
Normal9:55 AM5h00Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses2:55 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsCHF251One-way0 transfers
Normal5:00 PM5h05Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses10:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF251One-way0 transfers
Normal9:55 AM5h10Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses3:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Calatayud to Barcelona:
A bus is CHF43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calatayud to Barcelona costing on average CHF68.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calatayud and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Calatayud station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Barcelona by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 5 direct trains per day with AVE.
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