How to travel from Porto to Barcelona

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Porto to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Porto to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €22.

Distance: 559 miles (900 km)

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€85

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€18

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6h 3m

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3h 3m

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19h 2m

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18h 32m

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30m

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9h 42m

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9h 12m

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30m

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2.7 - 5.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

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Alsa

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from Porto to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

AlsaNormal · Normal
09:45AM20h20
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
07:05AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$661One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
09:45AM20h20
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
07:05AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$661One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY8479
09:55PM1h40
Porto Airport
12:35AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal · Normal
09:00AM21h05
Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
07:05AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$661One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
10:00PM20h20
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã
07:20PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$781One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
09:15PM21h05
Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
07:20PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$781One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 4584
05:10PM2h00
Porto Airport
08:10PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1531One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX1142 · UX7701
08:10PM11h45
Porto Airport
08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$1711One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX1140 · UX7701
04:05PM15h50
Porto Airport
08:55AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
$2041One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Porto to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Porto to Barcelona, 93,79% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Porto to Barcelona, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Porto 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 Porto to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Porto and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A train is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Barcelona costing on average $28 (€22).

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Barcelona costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Porto to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 37m.

Bus takes on average 17h 50m.

The distance from Porto to Barcelona is approximately 559 miles (900 km).
The average frequency per day from Porto to Barcelona is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Porto to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Porto to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autocares Lázara to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, GetJet Airlines, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Air Europa, Stobart Air, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, SWISS, Edelweiss Air, SATA Air Acores (2), Air Nostrum , KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings to go to Barcelona by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Porto to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, GetJet Airlines, Iberia, Stobart Air.
Omio customers who travel from Porto 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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