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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 prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 401 miles (646 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $195 Average price | $162 Average price | $277 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 35m Average total duration 15h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 55m Average total duration 19h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 32m Average total duration 25h 2m Onboard + 30m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Genoa to Barcelona:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average $162 (€131).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average $195 (€158).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 5m.
Ferry takes on average 19h 55m.
Train takes on average 25h 2m.
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.
Normal11:55 PM13h05Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:55 PM13h05Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY60118:30 AM1h35Genoa Airport10:05 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$771One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:45 AM16h15Genova, Piazza Acquaverde1:00 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$621One-way0 transfers
4704 · 541533:45 PM13h15Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia5:00 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$931One-way1 transfer- FlixBus9:25 PM11h05Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia8:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$941One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3019+VY6341+
Regionale TRENORD 29347:50 AM9h25Genoa Piazza Principe5:15 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$951One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce 3021+Regionale TRENORD 2966+VY63373:44 PM9h26Genoa Piazza Principe1:10 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$951One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3021 · S1 TRENORD 24158+VY6337+Regionale TRENORD 3673:44 PM9h26Genoa Piazza Principe1:10 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$951One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Barcelona:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average $162 (€131).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average $195 (€158).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 5m.
Ferry takes on average 19h 55m.
Train takes on average 25h 2m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Gnv, Grimaldi to go to Barcelona by ferry.
- Travel with Vueling, ITA, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Barcelona by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet.
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