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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £217 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £217, while a flight costs an average of £485.
Distance: 1879 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£485 Average Price | £217 Average Price Cheapest | £255 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 56h 45m Average total duration 56h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Barcelona:
A coach is £268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Barcelona costing on average £485.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 56h 45m.
You'll arrive about 24h 16m sooner (6h 17m by flight vs 30h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £485 compared to roughly £255 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Barcelona from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Athens to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Barcelona are Girona, Figueres, Sitges, Tarragona and Lloret de Mar. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Barcelona on Omio.
Girona is known for its colourful riverside houses, medieval lanes and rich Jewish heritage. Its compact old town, crowned by the cathedral, feels both historic and lively, with a strong Catalan food culture.
Figueres is best known as the birthplace of Salvador Dalí and for the striking Teatre-Museu Dalí. Beneath its surreal reputation, it feels like a lively Catalan market city with broad squares and a strong local character.
Sitges is a coastal town in Catalonia known for its beaches, whitewashed streets and lively cultural scene. It mixes Mediterranean ease with modern art heritage, film festivals and a well-known inclusive nightlife.
Tarragona is known for its Roman remains, especially the seaside amphitheatre and the legacy of ancient Tarraco. It also feels distinctly Mediterranean, with a historic centre, beaches and a strong Catalan identity.
Lloret de Mar is a lively Costa Brava resort known for its beaches and nightlife. Behind the seafront buzz, its maritime heritage and gardens give the town a more varied character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Barcelona:
A coach is £268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Barcelona costing on average £485.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 56h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Barcelona as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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