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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £107, while a flight costs an average of £346.
Distance: 1196 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£346 Average Price | £107 Average Price Cheapest | £294 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 23m Average total duration 23h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Barcelona:
A coach is £239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Barcelona costing on average £346.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 23m.
Tickets start at around £107 compared to roughly £294 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £187. The journey takes 23h 53m versus 15h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Barcelona from Dortmund by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dortmund 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, Sitges, Figueres, 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.
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.
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.
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 Dortmund to Barcelona:
A coach is £239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Barcelona costing on average £346.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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