How to travel from Hamburg to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Hamburg and Barcelona is around 1,814km (1,127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 13h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamburg 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Frankfurt and then to Barcelona.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration16h 5m
  • Distance1,814km (1,127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Barcelona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 13h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Hamburg and Barcelona is around 1,814km (1,127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,473km (915 miles)

It takes around 13h 55m to get from Hamburg and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Barcelona is to take the train which takes around 13h 55m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Barcelona. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys and Renfe SNCF run train services between Hamburg and Barcelona. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 55m, 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 Hamburg and Barcelona. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Frankfurt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

FlixBus and Radina VIP run regular bus services between Hamburg and Barcelona. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi then Paris Nord and then to Barcelona-Sants. instead which will take 13h 55m.

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 Hamburg and Barcelona. The distance is around 1,814km (1,127 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 55m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

How do I get from Hamburg to Barcelona

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Barcelona

Transport options from Hamburg to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
13h 55m
€360($360)
twice daily2,056km (1,278 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
€110($110)
once daily1,936km (1,203 miles)
Drive
16h 5m
€330($330)
on demand1,814km (1,127 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