The distance between Bratislava and Barcelona is around 1,704km (1,059 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 17h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bratislava to Barcelona by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Zuerich Hb, Mulhouse then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Barcelona-Sants.
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Take the bus to Venice Mestre and then to Barcelona.
Take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Genova P.Za Principe then take a ferry to Barcelona.
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There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Barcelona by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).
The distance between Bratislava and Barcelona is around 1,704km (1,059 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,395km (867 miles)
It takes around 18h 30m to get from Bratislava and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Barcelona is to drive which takes around 17h 20m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Barcelona. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zuerich Hb, Mulhouse and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.
Railjet, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and Renfe SNCF run train services between Bratislava and Barcelona. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 18h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bratislava and Barcelona. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Bratislava and Barcelona. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Zuerich Hb, Mulhouse then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Barcelona-Sants. instead which will take 18h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bratislava and Barcelona. The distance is around 1,868km (1,161 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 30m and will usually cost around €375 ($375).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 18h 30m | €375($375) | 6 times a week | 2,045km (1,271 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 3h | €105($105) | once daily | 1,989km (1,236 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 12h | €175($175) | 3 times a week | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
Drive | 17h 20m | €340($340) | on demand | 1,868km (1,161 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.