There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV), train, bus, 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.
Fly from Frankfurt
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FRA - BCN
4h 59m€82–229Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CGN - BCN
6h 49m€70–330Train
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
13h 19m€295–473Train, bus
- Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 12 / ...
- Take the bus from Freiburg to Barcelonabus
19h 12m€125–275Drive 1,287.9 km
- Drive from Mainz to Barcelonacar 1,287.9 km
12h 3m€209–302Bus to Hahn, fly
- Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hahnbus
- Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane HHN - BCN
6h 1m€80–250Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STR - BCN
6h 53m€88–277Bus
- Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 36m€101–170
Mainz to Barcelona by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Barcelona is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Mainz and Barcelona is 1137 km. The road distance is 1287.9 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 13h 19m and costs €290 - €480.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Mainz to Barcelona, including transfers.
Mainz to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.
Mainz to Barcelona train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €480 and takes 13h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 36m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Barcelona, Spain?
Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, and Swiss fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Barcelona-Sants via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 19m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Hahn to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
Flights from Hahn to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Saturday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
Flights from Hahn to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- info@vlexx.de
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Freiburg to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Mainz to Barcelona train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Barcelona is 1288 km. It takes approximately 12h 3m to drive from Mainz to Barcelona.
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