The cheapest and fastest coaches from Barcelona to Zaragoza
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona to Zaragoza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Zaragoza will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 16 buses that leave Barcelona for Zaragoza every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.
Normal7:003h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£121One-way0 changes
Normal15:003h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord18:45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
Normal21:003h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord0:45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
Normal16:303h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord20:15Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
Normal23:303h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:00Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
Normal23:303h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:00Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£151One-way0 changes
Normal1:003h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:40Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£181One-way0 changes
Normal23:593h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:39Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£181One-way0 changes
Normal11:303h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord15:15Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£181One-way0 changes
Normal22:003h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:45Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barcelona to Zaragoza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Zaragoza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 255 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 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
Barcelona to Zaragoza bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Zaragoza coaches for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 10:45 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 13:15 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 14:15 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 15:15 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 16:45 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:35 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 15h20 | 5:55 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 15:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 18:45 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 20:15 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 22:15 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 0:45 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h45 | 1:45 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h30 | 3:00 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:59 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h40 | 3:39 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
Normal | 1:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3h40 | 4:40 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Zaragoza
Buses from Barcelona to Zaragoza run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife from Barcelona to ZaragozaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Zaragoza with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Barcelona to Zaragoza: Journey Details
Often connecting major cities throughout the country, bus travel in Spain is an easy and common way to take in a variety of great destinations. Frequent buses from Barcelona to Zaragoza are operated by Spain's largest bus provider company, ALSA. The direct journey takes approximately 3.5 hours. Buses run from the early hours of the morning until well into the late evening, all seven days a week.
Return buses from Zaragoza to Barcelona are also available.
Taking the Bus from Barcelona
Buses from Barcelona to Zaragoza depart from the North Bus Station in the Eixample Dreta district of the city. A short Metro trip from Arc de Triomf on the red line takes visitors arriving at Nord into the city centre. An extensive Metro and bus network covers Barcelona, linking it to the airport and surrounding areas - making nearby regional or intercity connections to Zaragoza possible. Barcelona has a regular night bus service and taxis can be found at the entrance to Nord Bus Station.
Getting into City B by Bus
Zaragoza is situated South of the Pyrenees, not far from the border between France and Spain. It's mid-continental location gives it extremes of temperatures with cold Winters and very hot Summers. Zaragoza was an important Roman city and impressive remains, including the Baths and City Forum, can still be seen today. The beautiful Roman Catholic Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar is a destination for Catholic pilgrims from across the globe. Zaragoza has a new, centrally located bus station, the Estacion Intermodal de Zaragoza-Delicias. Although Zaragoza is compact enough to explore on foot, local bus companies Alcosa and Viacarsa provide frequent routes across the city. Zaragoza also has limited tram, Metro and night bus services. A taxi rank is located outside the station entrance.
FAQs: Barcelona to Zaragoza coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Zaragoza by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zaragoza, 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
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Zaragoza
Most Barcelona to Zaragoza buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Zaragoza bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Barcelona station do buses to Zaragoza leave from?
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Which Zaragoza station do buses from Barcelona arrive at?
Getting to Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses from Zaragoza city centre
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses is 2 km from Zaragoza city centre. Public transport options include:
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Cachirulo (0.5 km), La Miguería (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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