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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Barcelona:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Barcelona costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Zaragoza to Barcelona
How to get from Zaragoza to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:45 PM3h40Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses3:25 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:45 PM3h40Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses3:25 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
064159:50 PM1h38Zaragoza-Delicias11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
033099:22 PM1h58Zaragoza-Delicias11:20 PMBarcelona Sants$261One-way0 transfers
031737:08 PM2h03Zaragoza-Delicias9:11 PMBarcelona Sants$261One-way0 transfers
0320110:07 PM1h40Zaragoza-Delicias11:47 PMBarcelona Sants$311One-way0 transfers
Normal5:05 PM3h45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses8:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$241One-way0 transfers
Normal8:35 PM3h45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses12:20 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$241One-way0 transfers
Normal6:05 PM3h45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses9:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$241One-way0 transfers
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UX77038:55 AM7h40Zaragoza-Delicias4:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2491One-way1 transfer
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UX77039:48 AM6h47Zaragoza-Delicias4:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
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IB6438:55 AM6h15Zaragoza-Delicias3:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Barcelona:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Barcelona costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Agreda, Hife to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 33 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 23 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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