How to travel from Barcelona to Salamanca, Spain

The distance between Barcelona and Salamanca is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Barcelona to Salamanca by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Valladolid (VLL), Train

Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Valladolid (VLL) then take the train to Salamanca.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Drive

Drive to Salamanca.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance844km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barcelona and Salamanca

There are several options for getting from Barcelona to Salamanca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Barcelona and Salamanca is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Barcelona and Salamanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Salamanca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Barcelona and Salamanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barcelona and Salamanca. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Barcelona and Salamanca with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 8h 35m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Barcelona and Salamanca. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Barcelona and Salamanca. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barcelona to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and ALSA run regular bus services between Barcelona and Salamanca. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 20m 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 Salamanca. We recommend that you fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Salamanca. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Salamanca is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 185km (115 miles) from Salamanca. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) 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 Salamanca. The distance is around 844km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barcelona to Salamanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Barcelona to Salamanca

Compare travel optionsbetween Barcelona and Salamanca

Transport options from Barcelona to Salamanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Valladolid (VLL), Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
€110($110)
5 times a day768km (477 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€90($90)
twice daily740km (460 miles)
Fly to Burgos (RGS), Train4hrs
€150($150)
every 20 mins793km (493 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€100($100)
twice daily847km (527 miles)
Train to Salamanca8h 35m
€70($70)
twice daily984km (612 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 20m
€61($61)
4 times a week848km (527 miles)
Bus via Zamora13hrs
€95($95)
once daily925km (575 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€100($100)
on demand844km (525 miles)

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Airports near Salamanca

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Salamanca
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Salamanca
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Salamanca