How to get from Brussels to Barcelona
- 1064 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 9h 15m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 15m
1 transfer
Flight
€437
Cheapest
19h 20m
direct
Bus
€75
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h 30m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1064 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 €75, on Sat, Sep 26.
1064 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Oct 2 | 9h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €42Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 19h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Oct 29h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€42Omio catalogue, Oct 319h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Barcelona: 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.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Marseilletrain
SNCF·6h 03m - 2Marseille → Barcelonabus
FlixBus·6h 45m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Brussels to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€21November 2026
€17Departures from Brussels to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:30 and the last at 22:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 19:30 | 22:05 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 17:10 | 18:10 |
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFBruxelles Midi-MarseilleBook →FlixBusMarseille-BarcelonaBook →
BlaBlaCar BusBrussels Midi-BarcelonaBook →
Brussels AirlinesBrussels Airport-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines, Vueling; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Barcelona works
Start with a SNCF train from Bruxelles Midi to Marseille, about 6h 3m. Transfer in Marseille and continue by FlixBus bus on to Barcelona (6h 45m). In total it's roughly €147 over 15h 30m, 1 transfer.
Brussels to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 15h 30m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Barcelona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:30 and the last at 22:05, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Barcelona?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 19:30 and 22:05.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Barcelona leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Brussels 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 Brussels?
About 1064 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Barcelona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €147. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines, Vueling.
Can you get from Brussels to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels 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: SNCF, FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026