How to get from Sevilla to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Sevilla to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 513 miles (828 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $39 - $116 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $39 (€34) • 1 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $39 (€34) • 1 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Ryanair or Renfe Torre del Oro |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 513 miles (828 km) from Sevilla to Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $39 (€34). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa, Ryanair or Renfe Torre del Oro among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Sevilla to Barcelona.
If you are traveling in Spain from Seville to Barcelona, trains, buses and flights are all great options. Flights are the fastest route to the Catalan capital, taking 1½ hours. However, when you add in the time taken to get and from out of town airports, trains may not be that much slower. Buses offer an affordable third option, and car pooling firms also operate on this popular route.
Trains from Seville to Barcelona | Buses from Seville to Barcelona | Flights from Seville to Barcelona
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€88 |
15:15 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€98 |
5:32 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€37 |
1:35 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
Unless you are booking your trip at the last minute, taking a flight with a budget airline is the cheapest way to travel from Seville to Barcelona. Flights traveling from Seville to Barcelona depart from Seville's airport and arrive at Barcelona's El Prat airport after 1:35 h of flight time. When travel time to and from Barcelona and Seville's airports is taken into consideration it takes approximately 4:15 h to travel from Seville to Barcelona. Around 18 direct flights travel from Seville to Barcelona per day, with the earliest departing Seville at 5:25 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Seville to Barcelona include Iberia, Vueling, British Airways, and RyanAir.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Seville to Barcelona. Even when travel time to and from Barcelona and Seville's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is still 1:15 h faster that traveling from Seville to Barcelona by train since most trains require a transfer in Madrid. Alternatively, taking a flight is over 10 hours faster than traveling from Seville to Barcelona by bus. Approximately 18 flights travel directly from Seville to Barcelona per day.
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Seville to Barcelona. Most flights on budget airlines are significantly cheaper than traveling from Seville to Barcelona by high-speed Renfe AVE train, while also being 1:15 h faster on average. Nevertheless, trains remain an attractive option for travelers who prefer to avoid the airport, with around 38 trains traveling from Seville to Barcelona per day.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $49 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Renfe is Spain’s national travel company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These travel types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter travel and Trenhotel night travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel between Sevilla and Barcelona.
There are 3 options to travel from Sevilla to Barcelona including taking a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Sevilla to Barcelona is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $39 (€34) compared to other travel options to Barcelona:
A flight is $77 (€67) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Sevilla to Barcelona costing on average $116 (€101).
Taking a flight costs $15 (€13) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $54 (€47).
The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Sevilla is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 14 h 25 min of travel time.
Train takes 11 h on average.
The Sevilla to Barcelona distance is around 513 miles (828 km).
The average frequency per day from Sevilla to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Sevilla to Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sevilla to Barcelona:
The following travel companies offer services from Sevilla to Barcelona:
Yes, there are direct services available from Sevilla to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Barcelona from Sevilla.
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