How to get from Rome to Barcelona
- 862 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Barcelona: flight. The two cities are about 862 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
862 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Oct 9 | 1h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €43Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 12h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Oct 91h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€43Omio catalogue, Oct 912h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Barcelona El Pratflight
Ryanair·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Rome to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:55 and the last at 06:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 05:55 | 06:55 |
All departures
- 05:55
- 06:55
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· 19h 25m€43Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusRoma-BarcelonaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Barcelona works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Rome to Barcelona, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €38 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Barcelona: common questions
When is the first bus from Rome to Barcelona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:55 and the last at 06:55, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Barcelona?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 05:55 and 06:55.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Barcelona leave from?
Roma with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Barcelona from Rome?
About 862 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Rome to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 22 Sep 2026