How to get from Budapest to Barcelona
- 1501 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 40m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 35m
direct
Flight
€38
Cheapest
2h 40m
direct
Flight
€35
Ground only
33h 20m
2 transfers
Train + Bus
€158
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1501 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1501 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €35Checked Sep 22 | 2h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €158Reading date not recorded | 33h 20m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€35Checked Sep 222h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€158Reading date not recorded33h 20m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest 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.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Barcelona El Pratflight
Wizz Air·2h 40m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Budapest to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€31Departure 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· 31h€118Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 23
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
ÖBBBudapest-SalzburgBook →
Deutsche BahnSalzburg-MunichBook →
FlixBusMunich-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Barcelona works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Budapest to Barcelona, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €35 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Barcelona from Budapest?
About 1501 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €188. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 40m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Barcelona?
About 2h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Barcelona?
Budapest is BUD and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written BUD to BCN.
Which operators run Budapest to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Budapest to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 31h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest 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: Wizz Air
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 22 Sep 2026