How to travel from Rome to Barcelona

There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Barcelona including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Barcelona is a ferry with an average price of $64 (€54).

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

A ferry is $51 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Barcelona costing on average $114 (€97).

A ferry is $437 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Barcelona costing on average $501 (€424).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 32m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 4m.

Ferry takes on average 23h 15m.

The distance from Rome to Barcelona is approximately 533 miles (859 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Barcelona is:

• Around 77 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Barcelona:

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Civitavecchia and arrive in Port of Barcelona.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Grimaldi to go to Barcelona by ferry.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
• Travel with Air France, Vueling, KLM, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air Europa, British Airways, ITA, Iberia, Swiss, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Malta Air, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Avion Express Malta, Tunis Air, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Algerie, Amelia, asl airlines, Smartwings, Transavia France to go to Barcelona by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Barcelona with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi.
• 16 direct flights per day with Vueling, ITA, Ryanair, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Rome 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Barcelona to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Barcelona, you can explore Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona, which offers tours and a museum. Visit Montjuïc for stunning city views, the Magic Fountain, and Montjuïc Castle. Relax at Barceloneta Beach, known for sunbathing and seaside dining. Discover El Raval's eclectic culture and nightlife, and enjoy rides and views at Tibidabo Amusement Park. Must-see sights include the iconic Sagrada Família, vibrant Park Güell, bustling La Rambla, the historic Gothic Quarter, and the uniquely designed Casa Batlló by Gaudí.

Three to four days in Barcelona is ideal to explore its main attractions, including La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and the Gothic Quarter, while also enjoying its vibrant culture and cuisine.