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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 €57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 €57, while a train costs an average of €131.
Distance: 401 miles (646 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€57 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price | €80 Average price | €131 Average price | €227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 36m Average total duration 15h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 4m Average total duration 20h 4m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 €22 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €80.
A bus is €28 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €86.
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €131.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 36m.
Ferry takes on average 21h 4m.
Train takes on average 25h 32m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €227 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €169. The journey takes 15h 6m 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.
- FlixBus5:15 AM12h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia6:10 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:15 AM12h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia6:10 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY60119:15 AM1h35Genoa Airport10:50 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus1:30 PM13h25Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia2:55 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€671One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM15h05Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia4:35 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:25 PM11h05Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia8:30 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€731One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3021 · S1 TRENORD 24158+VY6339+
Regionale TRENORD 3673:44 PM9h21Genoa Piazza Principe1:05 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€801One-way3 transfers- Regionale Veloce 3021+VY6339+Regionale TRENORD 29663:44 PM9h21Genoa Piazza Principe1:05 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€801One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3032+VY6339+Regionale TRENORD 29581:44 PM11h21Genoa Piazza Principe1:05 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€801One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Barcelona:
A bus is €22 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €80.
A bus is €28 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €86.
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Barcelona costing on average €131.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 36m.
Ferry takes on average 21h 4m.
Train takes on average 25h 32m.
- 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 Vueling, ITA, Lufthansa, easyJet to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Gnv, Grimaldi to go to Barcelona by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Gnv.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus.
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