How to travel from Barcelona to A Coruña, Spain

The distance between Barcelona and A Coruña is around 975km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Barcelona to A Coruña 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) then take the train to La Coruna-San Cristobal.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Ourense and then to La Coruna-San Cristobal.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to A Coruña/La Coruña.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Drive

Drive to A Coruña.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,083km (673 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and A Coruña

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to A Coruña by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Barcelona and A Coruña is around 975km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 896km (556 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Barcelona and A Coruña by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to A Coruña is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and A Coruña, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and A Coruña. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Barcelona and A Coruña with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 13h 10m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Barcelona and A Coruña. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Barcelona and A Coruña. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barcelona and A Coruña with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 15h 50m.

ALSA, MonBus, Arriva Galicia and S.L. run regular bus services between Barcelona and A Coruña. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barcelona to A Coruña. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) then take the train to La Coruna-San Cristobal. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to A Coruña is A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from A Coruña. Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Barcelona and A Coruña. The distance is around 1,083km (673 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 Barcelona to A Coruña is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and A Coruña

Transport options from Barcelona to A Coruña
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€135($135)
hourly975km (606 miles)
Fly to Vigo (VGO), Train3h 60m
€100($100)
every 3 hours1,070km (665 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 5m
€120($120)
every 2 hours1,249km (776 miles)
Train to La Coruna-San Cristobal13h 10m
€85($85)
once daily1,350km (839 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 50m
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,193km (741 miles)
Bus via Ourense17hrs
€86($86)
once a week1,191km (740 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€200($200)
on demand1,083km (673 miles)

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Airports near A Coruña

The following major airports near A Coruña offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from A Coruña
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from A Coruña
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from A Coruña