How to travel from Guadalajara to Barcelona

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Guadalajara to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guadalajara 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 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $51.

Distance: 282 miles (455 km)

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$65

Average price

$48

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$102

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4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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6h 11m

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5h 41m

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1h 20m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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from Guadalajara to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal
    7:40 AM7h15
    Guadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
    2:55 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    7:40 AM7h15
    Guadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
    2:55 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB419
    4:55 PM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $3401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE03309
    8:05 PM3h15
    Guadalajara-Yebes
    11:20 PMBarcelona Sants
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03073
    7:58 AM3h13
    Guadalajara-Yebes
    11:11 AMBarcelona Sants
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03173
    5:57 PM3h14
    Guadalajara-Yebes
    9:11 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1581One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    7:40 AM7h25
    Guadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
    3:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    2:45 PM7h05
    Guadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
    9:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    2:45 PM7h20
    Guadalajara, Estación de Autobuses
    10:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX6067 · UX6102
    2:35 PM6h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX6013 · UX6102
    10:15 AM10h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX6013 · UX6060
    10:15 AM4h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Guadalajara and Barcelona including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Guadalajara to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Guadalajara to Barcelona costing on average $45 (€36).

A train is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guadalajara to Barcelona costing on average $51 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Guadalajara to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 36m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Guadalajara to Barcelona is approximately 282 miles (455 km).
The average frequency per day from Guadalajara to Barcelona is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Guadalajara to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Guadalajara-Yebes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Guadalajara, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Guadalajara to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, SNCF OUIGO to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, Airhub Airlines to go to Barcelona by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Barcelona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Guadalajara to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, Airhub Airlines.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Guadalajara 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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