How to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona

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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €48.

Distance: 255 km

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€48

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€18

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€51

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2h 29m

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4h 28m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Compare ways to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona

Compare the available ways to get from Zaragoza to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Barcelona:

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Barcelona costing on average €48.

The fastest way to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zaragoza and Barcelona including taking a train and bus.

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from Zaragoza to Barcelona

How to get from Zaragoza to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zaragoza to Barcelona.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zaragoza and Barcelona including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Barcelona:

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Barcelona costing on average €48.

The fastest way to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 28m.

The Zaragoza to Barcelona distance is approximately 255 km.
The average frequency per day from Zaragoza to Barcelona is:
  • Around 33 trains per day.
  • Around 28 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zaragoza to Barcelona:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zaragoza to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, Hife, Agreda to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zaragoza to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct buses per day with Alsa.
  • 33 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVLO.
Omio customers who travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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