What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Barcelona is to train and ferry which costs €45 - €85 and takes 23h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.

How far is it from Rome to Barcelona?

The distance between Rome and Barcelona is 897 km. The road distance is 1356.5 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs €140 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rome to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Barcelona bus from?

Rome to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Barcelona train from?

Rome to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Rome to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 14h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 20h.

Where does the Rome to Barcelona bus arrive?

Rome to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Barcelona train arrive?

Rome to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Barcelona is 1357 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Rome to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Barcelona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Barcelona?

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5540+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Rome to Barcelona - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Barcelona by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), bus, train, ferry, 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 Fiumicino International Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FCO - BCN
5h 8m
€31–131
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
14h 43m
€149–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h
€80–120
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchiatrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonaferry Itcvv - Esbcn
23h 30m
€47–83
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NAP - BCN
6h 4m
€77–193
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FLR - BCN
6h 23m
€91–205
Drive 1,356.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Barcelonacar 1,356.5 km
13h 9m
€210–303

Rome to Barcelona by train

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14h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 897 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?

Ulendo Airlink, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 14h 43m.

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