How to travel from Geneva to Barcelona

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $198.

Distance: 387 miles (623 km)

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$75

Average price

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$198

Average price

$176

Average price

$321

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 18m

Average total duration

8h 48m

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30m

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6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

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6h 43m

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3h 43m

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7h 23m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

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1.9 - 3.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $75 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Barcelona:

A bus is $101 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Barcelona costing on average $176 (€142).

A bus is $123 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Barcelona costing on average $198 (€160).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 8h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Barcelona among Omio's users.

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from Geneva to Barcelona

How to get from Geneva to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    8:40 PM10h35
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:15 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:40 PM10h35
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:15 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetEC7110
    8:40 PM1h25
    Geneva International Airport
    10:05 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER96634+AVE09742
    9:57 AM9h26
    Geneva station
    7:23 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER96562+SNCF | TGV INOUI9826+AVE09742
    11:28 AM7h55
    Geneva station
    7:23 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1921One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER96558+SNCF | TGV INOUI9812+AVE09742
    9:29 AM9h54
    Geneva station
    7:23 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1921One-way
    2 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    8:40 PM10h35
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:15 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:55 AM11h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3155
    8:40 PM10h35
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:15 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6201
    9:45 AM1h35
    Geneva International Airport
    11:20 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $921One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetEC7108
    4:40 PM1h25
    Geneva International Airport
    6:05 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetEC7106
    9:30 AM1h30
    Geneva International Airport
    11:00 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Geneva to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Geneva to Barcelona, 70,10% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Geneva to Barcelona, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $75 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Barcelona:

A bus is $101 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Barcelona costing on average $176 (€142).

A bus is $123 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Barcelona costing on average $198 (€160).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 8h 48m.

The distance from Geneva to Barcelona is approximately 387 miles (623 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Barcelona is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Swiss, Lufthansa, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Barcelona by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Barcelona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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