How to travel from Copenhagen to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Copenhagen and Barcelona is around 2,281km (1,418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 18h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Barcelona by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BarcelonaCopenhagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi then Paris Nord and then to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Barcelona.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Distance2,281km (1,418 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Barcelona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 18h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €415 ($415).

The distance between Copenhagen and Barcelona is around 2,281km (1,418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,761km (1,094 miles)

It takes around 18h 35m to get from Copenhagen and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Barcelona is to take the train which takes around 18h 35m and will set you back approx €415 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Barcelona. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 35m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys and Renfe SNCF run train services between Copenhagen and Barcelona. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Barcelona. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Barcelona. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi then Paris Nord and then to Barcelona-Sants. instead which will take 18h 35m.

The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Barcelona. The distance is around 2,281km (1,418 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 35m and will usually cost around €415 ($415).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Barcelona

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Barcelona

Transport options from Copenhagen to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18h 35m
€415($415)
twice daily2,550km (1,585 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 11h
€125($125)
twice daily2,375km (1,476 miles)
Bus via Darmstadt central train station1 day 12h
€130($130)
3 times a week2,502km (1,555 miles)
Drive
20h 20m
€470($475)
on demand2,281km (1,418 miles)

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Airports near Barcelona

The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Barcelona
GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Barcelona
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Barcelona