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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Barcelona to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $271.
Distance: 533 miles (859 km)
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Most popular Flight | Ferry | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$168 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $271 Average price | $408 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 21h 8m Average total duration 20h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 37m Average total duration 19h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Rome:
A ferry is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $93 (€77).
A ferry is $106 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $168 (€139).
A ferry is $209 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $271 (€225).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Ferry takes on average 9h 45m.
Train takes on average 19h 7m.
Bus takes on average 20h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Rome
How to get from Barcelona to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4591 · 38039:10 PM24h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4591 · 38039:10 PM24h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ794:50 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport6:35 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+
FRECCIAROSSA 95058:14 AM24h50Barcelona Sants9:04 AMRome Termini$5921One-way2 transfers - 09737+FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287+FRECCIAROSSA 95118:14 AM25h35Barcelona Sants9:49 AMRome Termini$5921One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM20h55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:50 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM23h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM19h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:05 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1641One-way1 transfer
FR 857410:55 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport12:50 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$461One-way0 transfers
W460209:45 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport11:40 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$691One-way0 transfers
FR 31805:50 AM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport7:45 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$771One-way0 transfers
- GL0110:45 PM22h00Port of Barcelona8:45 PMPort of Civitavecchia$841One-way0 transfers
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Travel from Barcelona to Rome: Journey Details
It's easy to travel from Barcelona and Rome by either bus, train or plane. Budget travelers can find great deals on long distance buses, and trains allow you to take in the beautiful coastal scenery along the way. However, if you need to reach Rome fast, a plane is the only way to go. Flights take just under two hours and leave almost every hour from Barcelona's El Prat airport, making it often the best option in terms of both price and travel time.
Return trips from Rome to Barcelona are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Rome:
A ferry is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $93 (€77).
A ferry is $106 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $168 (€139).
A ferry is $209 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Rome costing on average $271 (€225).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Ferry takes on average 9h 45m.
Train takes on average 19h 7m.
Bus takes on average 20h 38m.
- Around 82 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port of Civitavecchia.
- Travel with AVE, Intercity, Renfe Viajeros to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with Grimaldi to go to Rome by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Iberia, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Airhub Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Europa, Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia International to go to Rome by flight.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines.
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