How to get from Barcelona to Rome
- 862 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Rome. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 862 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €49, on Sat, Sep 19.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
862 km
Barcelona to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Romabus
FlixBus·13h 30m
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 prices by day, Barcelona to Rome
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€23November 2026
€17Departures from Barcelona to Rome
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 06:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 05:30 | 06:30 |
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Rome works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Barcelona to Roma, about 13h 30m. In total it's roughly €53 over 13h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Rome?
The most useful route takes about 13h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Rome?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 06:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Rome?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 05:30 and 06:30.
How far is Rome from Barcelona?
About 862 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Rome cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €53. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Barcelona to Rome?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Rome?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026