How to travel from A Coruña to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between A Coruña and Barcelona is around 973km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from A Coruña 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 Santiago De Compostela then fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Ourense then Madrid-Chamartin and then to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,087km (675 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between A Coruña and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from A Coruña to Barcelona by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between A Coruña and Barcelona is around 973km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 896km (556 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from A Coruña and Barcelona by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from A Coruña to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between A Coruña and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between A Coruña and Barcelona. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between A Coruña and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 13h 30m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between A Coruña and Barcelona. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 40m, 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 A Coruña and Barcelona. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between A Coruña and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 16h 15m.

ALSA, Arriva Galicia, S.L. and MonBus run regular bus services between A Coruña and Barcelona. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from A Coruña to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Santiago De Compostela then fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 A Coruña and Barcelona. The distance is around 1,087km (675 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from A Coruña to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween A Coruña and Barcelona

Transport options from A Coruña to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€130($130)
hourly973km (604 miles)
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, Fly3h 45m
€95($95)
every 3 hours1,070km (665 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€120($120)
every 3 hours1,265km (786 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants13h 30m
€85($85)
once daily1,350km (839 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 15m
€110($110)
twice daily1,195km (742 miles)
Bus via Ourense17h 25m
€81($81)
once a week1,181km (734 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€200($200)
on demand1,087km (675 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