Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Barcelona
How to get from Leipzig to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 604 · 21849+
VY18838:12 AM12h23Leipzig Hbf8:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1071One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 604 · 21849+
VY18838:12 AM12h23Leipzig Hbf8:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1071One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FR 1326:50 PM2h35Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1821One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM30h55Leipzig, Hbf6:40 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€1281One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM31h55Leipzig, Hbf7:40 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€1601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM29h15Leipzig, Hbf11:10 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€1641One-way2 transfers
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+
VY18836:22 AM14h13Leipzig Hbf8:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1091One-way3 transfers
ICE 2596 · 21857+
VY18839:16 AM11h19Leipzig Hbf8:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1171One-way2 transfers
ICE 2570 · 21841+
VY18837:16 AM13h19Leipzig Hbf8:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1171One-way2 transfers
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 840 miles (1353 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€245 Average price | €91 Average price Cheapest | €365 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 2m Average total duration 26h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.1 - 8.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Barcelona:
A bus is €153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Barcelona costing on average €245.
A bus is €222 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Barcelona costing on average €313.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 32m.
Train takes on average 30h 26m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Barcelona:
A bus is €153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Barcelona costing on average €245.
A bus is €222 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Barcelona costing on average €313.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 32m.
Train takes on average 30h 26m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Vueling to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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