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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tolosa to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tolosa to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €403.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €403 Average price | €85 Average price | €54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Tolosa to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Tolosa to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tolosa to Barcelona:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tolosa to Barcelona costing on average €85.
A bus is €365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tolosa to Barcelona costing on average €403.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 7h 34m versus 5h 49m 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 Tolosa to Barcelona
How to get from Tolosa to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tolosa to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6873 · 971510:32 AM 11h00 Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants €128 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
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6873 · 971510:32 AM 11h00 Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants €128 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
IB1200 · IB4139:05 AM 5h15 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 2:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €660 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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6873 · 971510:21 AM 11h11 Hendaye station 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants €129 1 One-way 2 transfers
AF7441 · AF11488:35 PM 12h25 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 9:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €199 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7439 · AF11486:25 PM 14h35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 9:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport €199 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7441 · AF16488:35 PM 17h25 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 2:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport €200 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tolosa to Barcelona:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tolosa to Barcelona costing on average €85.
A bus is €365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tolosa to Barcelona costing on average €403.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tolosa and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Tolosa station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Monbus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, Edelweiss Air, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Monbus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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