How to get from Barcelona to Bologna

International travel from Barcelona, Spain to Bologna, Italy is: Partially open.

Can I enter Italy if coming from Spain?

Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bologna if travelling from Barcelona?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What measures do I need to follow in Bologna, Italy due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Italy must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 17/10/2021; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Barcelona and Bologna.

The current restriction level for returning to Barcelona, Spain from Italy is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Barcelona, Spain from Bologna, Italy?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Barcelona from Bologna?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Barcelona, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 17/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Barcelona from Bologna here.

There are 2 ways to get from Barcelona to Bologna: coach or flight.

Flight services offer the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Bologna. Tickets for a flight cost on average £43.

This is compared to other travel options to Bologna:

A flight is generally £7 less than a coach for the same route. A coach costs on average £50 from Barcelona to Bologna.

The fastest way from Barcelona to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 40 min.

Other travel options from Barcelona to Bologna can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 18 h 10 min   on average.

The Barcelona to Bologna distance is approximately 510 miles (822 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Barcelona to Bologna:

• Coaches most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Bologna at Bologna, Autostazione.
• Flights most often depart from Barcelona at Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bologna at Bologna Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for coaches to Bologna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Barcelona to Bologna tickets on Omio for £50.
• Vueling can get you to Bologna by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling from Barcelona to Bologna for £43 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Bologna with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct coach to Bologna with.
• You can find a direct flight to Bologna with Vueling or Malta Air.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this journey.

When planning your trip between Barcelona and Bologna, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets cost on average £50 one way.
• Plane tickets cost on average £43 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Bologna from Barcelona online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.