How to travel from Toledo to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Toledo and Barcelona is around 598km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toledo to Barcelona 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Barcelona.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance691km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toledo and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Toledo to Barcelona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Toledo and Barcelona is around 598km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Toledo and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toledo to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Toledo and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toledo and Barcelona. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toledo to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Toledo and Barcelona. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Toledo and Barcelona. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toledo to Barcelona. 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 9h 30m.

Autocares Grupo Samar and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toledo and Barcelona. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toledo to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Toledo and Barcelona. The distance is around 691km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toledo to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toledo and Barcelona

Transport options from Toledo to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€81($81)
every 2 hours598km (371 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€90($90)
every 2 hours695km (432 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
€43($43)
4 times a week722km (449 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€82($82)
on demand691km (429 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