How to get to Barcelona from Budapest

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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 an average ticket price of £123 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £123, while a flight costs an average of £528.

Distance: 1498 km

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£528

Average Price

£123

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Cheapest

£416

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8h 1m

Average total duration

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6h 1m

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31h 44m

Average total duration

31h 14m

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19h 9m

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4.5 - 9.0kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Barcelona is a coach with an average price of £123.

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

A coach is £404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Barcelona costing on average £528.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 1m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Budapest and Barcelona including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 13h 8m sooner (6h 1m by flight vs 19h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £528 compared to roughly £416 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.

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from Budapest to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Wizz AirW62375
    6:452h40
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    9:25Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £761One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Wizz AirW62375
    6:452h40
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    9:25Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £761One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 8393
    5:452h35
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    8:20Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £951One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:3040h15
    Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)
    13:45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    £1391One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:2038h25
    Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
    13:45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    £1421One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5532h50
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    8:45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    £1491One-way
    2 changes
  • Wizz AirW62377
    17:302h40
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    20:10Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £1531One-way
    0 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO534 · LO435
    8:258h35
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    17:00Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £1841One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO532 · LO437
    20:2515h15
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    11:40Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £1841One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Budapest 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 Budapest to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Barcelona including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Barcelona is a coach with an average price of £123.

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

A coach is £404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Barcelona costing on average £528.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 1m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 44m.

The Budapest to Barcelona distance is approximately 1498 km.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Barcelona is:
  • Around 77 flights per day.
  • Around 29 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Barcelona by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Barcelona by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Infobus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Wizz Air.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Budapest to Barcelona, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Barcelona, you can explore Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona, with its fascinating tours and museum. Enjoy stunning views from Montjuïc, where you can visit the Magic Fountain and Montjuïc Castle. Relax at Barceloneta Beach, perfect for sunbathing and seaside dining. Discover the vibrant El Raval neighbourhood, known for its cultural diversity, street art, and nightlife. For family fun and panoramic vistas, head to Tibidabo Amusement Park. Don't miss iconic sights like the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, and Casa Batlló, all showcasing the city's rich history and Gaudí's architectural genius.
Three to four days in Barcelona are ideal to explore its iconic attractions, such as the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and the Gothic Quarter, while also enjoying the city's vibrant culture and cuisine.

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