There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Olhão by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Fly to Sevilla, bus
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Sevilla (SVQ)
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Take the bus from Sevilla Plaza de Armas to Tavira
Fly to Lisbon, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Lisbon (LIS)
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Take the train from Lisboa - Entrecampos to Faro
Train, bus via Madrid
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
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Take the bus from Sevilla Plaza de Armas to Tavira
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Seville
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Take the bus from Seville to Faro
Train, bus
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Jerez De La Frontera
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Take the bus from Jerez De La Frontera to Tavira
Bus via Gandia
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Gandia
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Take the bus from Gandia Bus Station to Tavira Bus Station
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to Olhão
Barcelona to Olhão by train and bus
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Portugal from Spain
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry into Portugal from Spain
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Portugal: Azores, Madeira
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Portugal from Spain.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Olhão is 808 24 24 24.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Olhão is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Olhão is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 808 24 24 24.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Spain from Portugal.
See options for return travel.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Olhão is to fly and bus which costs €30 - €160 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Olhão is to fly. Taking this option will cost €30 - €160 and takes 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Olhão. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Olhão Bus Terminal via Seville and Faro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
The distance between Barcelona and Olhão is 989 km. The road distance is 1183.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Olhão without a car is to train and bus via Madrid which takes 10h 37m and costs €95 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Barcelona to Olhão, including transfers.
Barcelona to Olhão bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Olhão is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 34m.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.
Barcelona to Olhão bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Faro station.
- Distance: 988.6 km
- Duration: 6h 22m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Olhão, Portugal?
Vueling Airlines, Iberia and TAP Portugal fly from Barcelona to Olhão twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Olhão via Seville, Faro, and Faro Bus Terminal in around 18h 34m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from Barcelona to Faro via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €290
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €270
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €290
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €220
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €270
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla via Mahon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €290
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €220
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Barcelona to Faro via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €190
Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 808 109 110
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Entrecampos to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €21 - €30
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €45 - €65
- Promo+
- €54 - €58
- Flexible
- €70 - €95
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Jerez De La Frontera
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Sevilla Plaza de Armas to Tavira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sevilla Coach Station to Tavira Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Gandia Bus Station to Tavira Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Seville
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Seville to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Jerez De La Frontera to Tavira
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- alsa.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Gandia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Olhão is 1h behind Barcelona. It is currently 5:02 PM in Barcelona and 4:02 PM in Olhão.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Olhão is 1183 km. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Barcelona to Olhão.
Vueling Airlines, TAP Portugal and Iberia offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport.
There are 330+ hotels available in Olhão. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs €2 - €6.