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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Genoa to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, while a flight costs an average of €355.
Distance: 401 miles (646 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
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€68 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €355 Average price | €227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 58m Average total duration 20h 58m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Barcelona:
A bus is €14 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €81.
A bus is €287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €355.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 43m.
Ferry takes on average 21h 58m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €227 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €160. The journey takes 13h 13m versus 8h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Barcelona
How to get from Genoa to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 PM 11h05 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:25 PM 11h05 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1380 · AZ747:00 AM 3h50 Genoa Airport 10:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €145 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus4:15 PM 13h55 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 6:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM 16h00 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants €73 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus5:15 AM 12h55 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 6:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3075 · S1 TRENORD 24158+
VY6055+
Regionale TRENORD 3673:44 PM 8h26 Genoa Piazza Principe 12:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €87 1 One-way 3 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3075+
VY6055+
Regionale TRENORD 29663:44 PM 8h26 Genoa Piazza Principe 12:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €87 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3034 · S13 TRENORD 24458+
VY6055+
Regionale TRENORD 803653:02 PM 9h08 Genoa Piazza Principe 12:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €87 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Barcelona:
A bus is €14 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €81.
A bus is €287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €355.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 43m.
Ferry takes on average 21h 58m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Genoa and arrive in Port of Barcelona.
- Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Air Europa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Icelandair, Bulgaria Air, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Gnv to go to Barcelona by ferry.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
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