How to get from Amsterdam to Barcelona
- 1238 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 21h 20m
- 2 bus departures a day with BlaBlaCar Bus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 2 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 05m
2 transfers
Train + Flight
€195
Cheapest
21h 20m
direct
Bus
€82
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Barcelona: train, flight. The two cities are about 1238 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 2 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1238 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €72Checked Oct 2 | 9h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €52Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 21h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€72Checked Oct 29h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€52Omio catalogue, Oct 321h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Brussels Airporttrain
Eurostar/Thalys·1h 50m - 2Brussels Airport → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight
Brussels Airlines·1h 20m - 3Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€76November 2026
€76Departures from Amsterdam to Barcelona
BlaBlaCar Bus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 12:45 and the last at 13:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 12:45 | 13:45 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 21:45 | 21:45 |
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 12:45
- 13:45
All departuresFlixBus
- 21:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 22h 20m€52Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Eurostar/ThalysAmsterdam-Brussels AirportBook →Brussels AirlinesBrussels Airport-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAmsterdam-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Eurostar/Thalys, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Barcelona works
Start with a Eurostar/Thalys train from Amsterdam to Brussels, about 1h 50m. Transfer in Brussels and continue by Brussels Airlines flight on to Lyon (1h 20m). Transfer in Lyon and continue by Vueling flight on to Barcelona (1h 25m). In total it's roughly €195 over 9h 5m, 2 transfers.
Amsterdam to Barcelona: common questions
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Barcelona?
The first bus with BlaBlaCar Bus leaves at 12:45 and the last at 13:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Barcelona?
2 a day with BlaBlaCar Bus, between 12:45 and 13:45.
Is there a train from Amsterdam to Barcelona?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Barcelona from Amsterdam?
About 1238 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Eurostar/Thalys, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Barcelona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Eurostar/Thalys, Brussels Airlines, Vueling
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026