How to travel from Barcelona to Ferrol, Spain

The distance between Barcelona and Ferrol is around 961km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Barcelona to Ferrol by plane, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to A Coruna (LCG) then take the bus to Ferrol - Barrio do Pilar.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to El Ferrol.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to A Coruña/La Coruña.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Drive

Drive to Ferrol.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,094km (680 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Ferrol

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Ferrol by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 17h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Barcelona and Ferrol is around 961km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 885km (550 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Ferrol is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Ferrol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Ferrol. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barcelona to Ferrol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Barcelona and Ferrol. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Ferrol. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barcelona to Ferrol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in A Coruña/La Coruña. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

ALSA and MonBus run regular bus services between Barcelona and Ferrol. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 16h 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 Ferrol. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to A Coruna (LCG) then take the bus to Ferrol - Barrio do Pilar. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Ferrol is A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Ferrol. 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 Ferrol. The distance is around 1,094km (680 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Ferrol is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Ferrol

Transport options from Barcelona to Ferrol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 15m
€95($95)
every 2 hours961km (597 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€100($100)
every 3 hours1,120km (696 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 15m
€145($145)
every 2 hours1,024km (637 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€115($115)
twice daily1,315km (817 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 50m
€115($115)
every 20 mins1,247km (775 miles)
Bus via Pontevedra17h 55m
€86($86)
once a week1,308km (812 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€200($200)
on demand1,094km (680 miles)

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Airports near Ferrol

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

LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Ferrol
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Ferrol
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Ferrol