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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 158 miles (255 km)

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$28

Average price

$20

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2h 51m

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2h 21m

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30m

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3h 49m

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3h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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from Zaragoza to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal
    11:05 AM3h50
    Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
    2:55 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    11:05 AM3h50
    Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
    2:55 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF OUIGO06415
    9:50 PM1h38
    Zaragoza-Delicias
    11:28 PMBarcelona Sants
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE03173
    7:08 PM2h03
    Zaragoza-Delicias
    9:11 PMBarcelona Sants
    $441One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03305
    5:09 PM2h05
    Zaragoza-Delicias
    7:14 PMBarcelona Sants
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03163
    6:04 PM1h40
    Zaragoza-Delicias
    7:44 PMBarcelona Sants
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:05 AM4h00
    Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
    3:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    12:35 PM3h45
    Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
    4:20 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    12:35 PM4h00
    Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
    4:35 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03308+IberiaIB425
    3:47 PM5h33
    Zaragoza-Delicias
    9:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03308+IberiaIB427
    3:47 PM7h03
    Zaragoza-Delicias
    10:50 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1741One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03302+IberiaIB423
    8:04 AM12h16
    Zaragoza-Delicias
    8:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1811One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Zaragoza to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona, 64,65% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zaragoza to Barcelona and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs
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 $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Barcelona costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Zaragoza to Barcelona is approximately 158 miles (255 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaragoza to Barcelona is:
  • Around 33 trains per day.
  • Around 22 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, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
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, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Agreda, Hife, FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Barcelona by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zaragoza to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 33 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
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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