How to get from Zaragoza to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zaragoza to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 258 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 41m
- 22 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 41m
direct
Train
€31
Cheapest
3h 30m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zaragoza to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 01m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 258 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 €9, on Fri, Oct 16.
258 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Oct 15 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €3Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 01mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Oct 151h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€3Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 01m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zaragoza 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.
- 1Zaragoza → Barcelonatrain
Renfe·2h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Zaragoza to Barcelona
Renfe runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:11 and the last at 22:07.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 22 | 08:11 | 22:07 |
| ALSAbus | 18 | 01:45 | 22:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 10:30 | 13:45 |
| Ouigotrain | 3 | 08:04 | 21:50 |
All departuresRenfe
- 08:11
- 09:10
- 10:04
- 11:03
- 11:09
- 11:21
- 12:04
- 12:49
- 13:10
- 14:03
- 14:36
- 16:00
- 16:10
- 17:09
- 18:06
- 19:08
- 19:26
- 19:52
- 20:03
- 20:54
- 21:22
- 22:07
All departuresALSA
- 01:45
- 03:45
- 05:05
- 05:20
- 06:04
- 06:30
- 07:05
- 09:35
- 13:05
- 15:05
- 16:00
- 17:35
- 19:05
- 20:05
- 21:00
- 21:05
- 21:15
- 22:35
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 10:30
- 12:45
- 13:45
All departuresOuigo
- 08:04
- 11:12
- 21:50
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeZaragoza-BarcelonaBook →ALSAZaragoza-BarcelonaBook →OuigoZaragoza-BarcelonaBook →
VuelingMadrid–Barajas-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Renfe, ALSA, Ouigo, Vueling; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zaragoza to Barcelona works
Start with a Renfe train from Zaragoza to Barcelona, about 2h 1m. In total it's roughly €26 over 2h 1m, direct, no transfers.
Zaragoza to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zaragoza to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 2h 01m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Zaragoza to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 08:11 and the last at 22:07, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zaragoza to Barcelona?
22 a day with Renfe, between 08:11 and 22:07.
When is the first bus from Zaragoza to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:45 and the last at 22:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zaragoza to Barcelona?
18 a day with ALSA, between 01:45 and 22:35.
How far is Barcelona from Zaragoza?
About 258 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zaragoza to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €15. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zaragoza to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Renfe, ALSA, Ouigo, Vueling.
Can you get from Zaragoza to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 38m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zaragoza 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: Renfe
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026