How to travel from Almería to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Almería and Barcelona is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Almería to Barcelona by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Almeria (LEI) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Granada and then to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia and then to Barcelona.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance786km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Almería and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Almería to Barcelona by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Almería and Barcelona is around 647km (402 miles).

It takes around 2hrs to get from Almería and Barcelona by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Almería to Barcelona is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Almería and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Almería and Barcelona. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Almería to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Granada. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Almería and Barcelona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 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 Almería and Barcelona. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Almería to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

ALSA, FlixBus and Dary Commerce run regular bus services between Almería and Barcelona. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Almería and Barcelona. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and arrive at Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Almería and Barcelona with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly between Almería and Barcelona. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and and arrive into Barcelona (BCN). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Almería to Barcelona typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and and arrive into Barcelona (BCN).

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 Almería and Barcelona. The distance is around 786km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Almería to Barcelona is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Almería to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
€150($150)
every 15 mins647km (402 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
€145($145)
once daily1,354km (841 miles)
Train via Madrid-Atocha Cercanias9h 25m
€110($110)
once daily1,181km (734 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 45m
€80($80)
every 4 hours847km (526 miles)
Bus via Murcia11h 30m
€30($30)
once a week827km (514 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€145($145)
on demand786km (488 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