There are 8 ways to get from Salzburg to Barcelona by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Salzburg • 6h 52m
Cheapest option
Bus • 26h 7m
6 alternative options
Train to Munich, fly • 6h 53m
Train to Linz, fly • 9h 45m
Train • 16h 22m
Train, bus via Karlsruhe • 24h 6m
Train, bus • 2 days 5h
Drive • 14h 7m
Salzburg to Barcelona by train and walk
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International entry into Spain from Austria
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry into Spain from Austria
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
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Yes, entry into Spain is currently allowed from Austria.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Barcelona is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Barcelona is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Barcelona is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 112.
No, returning to Austria from Spain is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Barcelona is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 26h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Barcelona is to fly which costs €100 - €330 and takes 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Barcelona via Salzburg South and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via München Hbf, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
The distance between Salzburg and Barcelona is 1105 km. The road distance is 1513.5 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 16h 22m and costs €230 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Salzburg to Barcelona, including transfers.
Salzburg to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.
Salzburg to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Barcelona is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €360 and takes 16h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 26h 7m.
- Distance: 1104.7 km
- Duration: 6h 52m
What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Barcelona, Spain?
Lufthansa, Eurowings and 12 other airlines fly from Salzburg to Barcelona hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salzburg to Barcelona via München Hbf, Paris Est, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 16h 22m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €230 - €600
Flights from Munich to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Munich to Barcelona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Linz to Barcelona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
Flights from Linz to Barcelona via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Linz to Barcelona via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €370 - €950
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Munich to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €290
Flights from Munich to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €290
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €240
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Salzburg to Barcelona via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €250 - €650
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €850
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Ostbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140 - €190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Ostbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
Train from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Strasswalchen to Hoersching
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €20
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €30
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €85
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Salzburg P+R South to Munich Hackerbrücke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Arda Tur
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Munich to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €220 - €300
- Website
- alsa.com
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There is no direct flight from Salzburg Airport to Barcelona Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 10m and has one stopover.
Salzburg to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.
Salzburg to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Barcelona is 1513 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Salzburg to Barcelona.
Transavia Holland, KLM, Ryanair and four other airlines offer flights from Salzburg Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 3012+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Salzburg Airport is to line 180 bus which takes 15 min and costs €2 - €3.