How to travel from Oslo to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Oslo and Barcelona is around 2,249km (1,397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Oslo to Barcelona by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation, Hamburg-Altona, Köln Hbf then Paris Nord and then to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €495($495)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and then to Barcelona.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,880km (1,790 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oslo and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Oslo to Barcelona by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Oslo and Barcelona is around 2,249km (1,397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,143km (1,332 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Oslo and Barcelona by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oslo to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oslo and Barcelona. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oslo to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göteborg Centralstation, Hamburg-Altona, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Tågkompaniet, Norwegian Railways, Swedish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and Renfe SNCF run train services between Oslo and Barcelona. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Oslo and Barcelona. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oslo to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

FlixBus and Sindbad run regular bus services between Oslo and Barcelona. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oslo to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Oslo and Barcelona. The distance is around 2,880km (1,790 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oslo to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oslo and Barcelona

Transport options from Oslo to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
€110($110)
every 15 mins2,249km (1,397 miles)
Train to Torp stasjon, Fly6h 25m
€115($115)
hourly2,578km (1,602 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
€495($495)
4 times a week3,209km (1,994 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
€155($155)
once daily2,849km (1,770 miles)
Bus via Legnica2 days 9h
€140($140)
twice a week3,467km (2,155 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
€620($620)
on demand2,880km (1,790 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