How to travel from Algeciras to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Algeciras and Barcelona is around 910km (565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Algeciras to Barcelona by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, Fly

Take the bus to Jerez de la Frontera then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Antequera-Santa Ana and then to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,100km (683 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Algeciras and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Algeciras to Barcelona by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 3h 30m.

The distance between Algeciras and Barcelona is around 910km (565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 881km (548 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Algeciras and Barcelona by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Algeciras to Barcelona is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Algeciras and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Algeciras and Barcelona. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Algeciras to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Antequera-Santa Ana. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Algeciras and Barcelona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Algeciras and Barcelona. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Algeciras and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 19hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Algeciras and Barcelona. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Algeciras to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga Airport then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Algeciras and Barcelona. The distance is around 1,100km (683 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Algeciras to Barcelona is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Transport options from Algeciras to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
€105($105)
every 20 mins989km (614 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 50m
€115($115)
5 times a day910km (565 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€145($145)
once daily1,240km (770 miles)
Train via Malaga Maria Zambrano7h 50m
€150($150)
4 times a week1,355km (842 miles)
Bus
19hrs
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,205km (749 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
€200($200)
on demand1,100km (683 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