How to travel from Cardiff to Barcelona

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Travel Information between Cardiff and Barcelona

distanceDistance740 miles (1193 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$2 - $293
fastestFastest modeFlight • $293 (€260) • 5 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAir France

Travel 740 miles (1193 km) by bus, flight or train from Cardiff to Barcelona. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Air France among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Cardiff to Barcelona.

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FAQs

Travel from Cardiff, United Kingdom to Barcelona, Spain is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Barcelona from Cardiff restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Barcelona, Spain from Cardiff?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Barcelona, Spain?

The government of Spain has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Cardiff to Barcelona closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Cardiff, United Kingdom from Spain is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Cardiff, United Kingdom from Barcelona, Spain?

Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Cardiff from Barcelona?

  • There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Cardiff, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

  • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Cardiff from Barcelona here.

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Barcelona: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Cardiff is by taking a bus, which costs on average $2 (€2).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Barcelona:

Taking a bus is about $291 (€258) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $293 (€260) for this journey.

Taking a bus is about $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5) for this journey.

The quickest way to travel to Barcelona from Cardiff is by flight, which takes on average 5 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Barcelona by bus can take on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 42 h 16 min   of travel time.

Barcelona is approximately 740 miles (1193 km) away from Cardiff.

The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Barcelona is:

  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Barcelona from Cardiff as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to Barcelona:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
  • Most travelers board their plane from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Cardiff to Barcelona depart from Cardiff Central to Barcelona Sants.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cardiff to Barcelona:

  • You can travel by plane to Barcelona from Cardiff with Air France, and you can find Air France Cardiff to Barcelona tickets for $293 (€260) on Omio.
Your trip from Cardiff to Barcelona doesn't have to end in Barcelona. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Paris or Valencia. If you’d like to add Madrid, Paris or Valencia to your Cardiff to Barcelona tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Barcelona today!

When planning your trip from Cardiff to Barcelona, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing on average $2 (€2) one way.
  • Plane tickets are costing on average $293 (€260) one way.
  • Train tickets cost $6 (€5) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cardiff to Barcelona online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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