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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €100, while a flight costs an average of €149.
Distance: 590 miles (950 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€100 Average price Cheapest | €149 Average price | €192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 17m Average total duration 18h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Barcelona:
A bus is €50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saarbrücken to Barcelona costing on average €149.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 17m.
Tickets start at around €100 compared to roughly €192 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €93. The journey takes 18h 47m versus 11h 44m 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 Saarbrücken to Barcelona
How to get from Saarbrücken to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
30485 · 31593:20 PM 23h15 Saarbrücken 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
30485 · 31593:20 PM 23h15 Saarbrücken 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM 18h30 Saarbrücken 4:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM 22h00 Saarbrücken 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants €57 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM 21h25 Saarbrücken 10:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €58 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM 21h25 Saarbrücken 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €58 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Barcelona:
A bus is €50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saarbrücken to Barcelona costing on average €149.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 17m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Strasbourg Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Vueling, Condor Flugdienst to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, Condor Flugdienst.
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