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4.6Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Barcelona
How to get from Cardiff to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM35h00Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:40 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1541One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM35h00Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:40 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1541One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM29h35Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)11:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1911One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM36h35Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)8:15 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1541One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM32h35Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)10:40 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1571One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM33h05Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)11:10 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1571One-way3 transfers
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Compare bus and flight for Cardiff to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $154.
Distance: 741 miles (1194 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$287 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 11m Average total duration 33h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Barcelona:
A bus is $165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Barcelona costing on average $287.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 41m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Barcelona:
A bus is $165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Barcelona costing on average $287.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 41m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with KLM, easyJet to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Barcelona by bus.
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