How to travel from Bratislava to Barcelona, Spain

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Zuerich Hb, Mulhouse then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre and then to Barcelona.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Genova P.Za Principe then take a ferry to Barcelona.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Distance1,868km (1,161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Barcelona

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Barcelona

Transport options from Bratislava to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18h 30m
€375($375)
6 times a week2,045km (1,271 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
€105($105)
once daily1,989km (1,236 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 12h
€175($175)
3 times a week1,704km (1,059 miles)
Drive
17h 20m
€340($340)
on demand1,868km (1,161 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