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The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 16 Jun

Cheapest price

£252

Average price

£252

Fastest journey

2 d 5 h 43 m

Average duration

2 d 5 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

1498 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Budapest to Barcelona will cost around £252 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £252.

Fast trains

To travel from Budapest to Barcelona you need to make at least 3 changes.

06:5553h43

Budapest

12:38Barcelona

£2521One-way

3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg.

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Train	Most popular Flight	Coach
£280 Average Price	£126 Average Price	£113 Average Price Cheapest
2d 54h 13m average duration 2d 53h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 30m average duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	1d 38h 18m average duration 1d 37h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	4.5 - 9.0kg CO2 emissions	1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Budapest to Barcelona

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Trains from Budapest to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2d 53h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £252 but you can travel from only £42 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £42

Distance

1498 km

Average train duration

2d 53h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

£252

Trains per day

Fastest train

2d 53h 43m

First train

08:19

Last train

16:34

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £42

FAQs: Budapest to Barcelona train

FAQs: Travel by train from Budapest 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 Budapest to Barcelona.

Cheap train tickets from Budapest to Barcelona can start from as little as £382 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Budapest to Barcelona is £447; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Budapest to Barcelona train travel time is 33 h 38 min for the 929 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Budapest to Barcelona leaves at 07: 58. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Budapest to Barcelona leaves at 16: 34.

There is 1 train a day from Budapest to Barcelona which require at least one change with ÖBB | Railjet. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Barcelona. Take the fast train with ÖBB | Railjet from Budapest to Barcelona.

For the best Budapest to Barcelona train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with ÖBB | Railjet. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Barcelona from Budapest to compare what amenities they may offer.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Budapest to Barcelona including taking a train, coach or flight.