The cheapest and fastest buses from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 8 buses that leave Castelló de la Plana for Barcelona on Sat, May 23, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal2:15 PM3h40Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station5:55 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€311One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 PM4h30Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station11:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€311One-way0 transfers
Normal1:40 PM4h50Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station6:30 PMBarcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial)€371One-way0 transfers
Normal1:40 PM5h00Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station6:40 PMBarcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal)€371One-way0 transfers
Normal1:40 PM4h50Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station6:30 PMAirport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2€391One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 PM3h40Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station5:55 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€311One-way0 transfers
Normal7:55 AM3h55Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station11:50 AMBarcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial)€401One-way0 transfers
Normal7:55 AM3h55Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station11:50 AMAirport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2€421One-way0 transfers
Normal7:55 AM4h05Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station12:00 PMBarcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal)€401One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 PM4h30Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station11:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, and a bus costs an average of €30.
Distance: 242 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€32 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:55 AM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station | 4h05 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:55 AM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station | 3h55 | 11:50 AM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:55 AM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station | 3h55 | 11:50 AM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:40 PM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station | 4h50 | 6:30 PM Airport BCN, Terminal 1 or 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:40 PM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station | 4h50 | 6:30 PM Barcelona, Avinguda Diagonal (Palau Reial) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:40 PM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station | 5h00 | 6:40 PM Barcelona, Carrer de Numància (Frente L'illa Diagonal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 PM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station | 3h40 | 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station | 4h30 | 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona
Buses from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €19 by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 242 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 242 km |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife from Castelló de la Plana to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Hife
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Hife
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Hife
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Hife
- 15€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Hife
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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