There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Barcelona by plane, train, bus, night train, car 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 5h 29m
31€ - 79€
5 alternative options
Train • 19h 58m
231€ - 320€
Bus • 29h 37m
107€ - 147€
Night train, train, car ferry • 38h 19m
143€ - 279€
Night train, bus • 2 days 11h
244€ - 328€
Drive • 16h 40m
170€ - 250€
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Spain from Austria
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. United Kingdom are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Spain from Austria
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
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Rules to follow in Spain
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Considerations leaving from Austria
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Spain from Austria.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Barcelona is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Barcelona is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Barcelona is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 112.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Austria from Spain.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 3 Mar 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Barcelona is to fly which costs 30€ - 80€ and takes 5h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Barcelona is to fly which costs 30€ - 80€ and takes 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Wien Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Gare de l'Est and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.
The distance between Vienna and Barcelona is 1350 km. The road distance is 1783.4 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 19h 58m and costs 230€ - 320€.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Vienna to Barcelona, including transfers.
Vienna to Barcelona train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs 30€ - 80€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 230€ - 320€ and takes 19h 58m, you could also bus, which costs 100€ - 150€ and takes 29h 37m.
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 20m.
Vienna to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
- Distance: 1349.7 km
- Duration: 5h 29m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Barcelona, Spain?
Ryanair, Austrian Airlines and nine other airlines fly from Simmering to Barcelona every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vienna to Barcelona via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 19h 58m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 270€
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 270€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 70€
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 70€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 170€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 80€
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 80€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 270€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 310€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 170€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 390€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 410€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Vienna to Barcelona via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 290€
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 110€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 26€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 170€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 120€ - 150€
- 1st Class
- 140€ - 170€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 120€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Milano Lambrate
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 90€
- Website
- Nightjet
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The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Lambrate to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 19€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 19€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Lambrate to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 75€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Lambrate to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Lambrate to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 90€
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 50€
- 1st Class
- 65€ - 90€
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Munich Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 35€
- Book at
- Nomago
- Economy
- 17€ - 25€
- Premium
- 20€ - 29€
- Family&friends
- 24€ - 35€
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Munich, Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 26€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich, Munich central bus station to Barcelona, Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 85€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Munich Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Karat-S
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
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Munich to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 220€ - 300€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Genoa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 95€
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Barcelona is 1783 km. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Vienna to Barcelona.
Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air, Eurowings and eight other airlines offer flights from Vienna Airport to Barcelona Airport.
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