There are 9 ways to get from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
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Take the bus from Azbe to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
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Take the bus from San Sebastian to Barcelona Nord
Train
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Take the train from Zumarraga to Barcelona-Sants
Bus
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Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
Drive
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Drive from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona
Bus to Bilbao, fly
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Take the bus from Zalduspe Ospitalea to Aeropuerto Bilbao
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Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN)
Fly from Vitoria
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Fly from Vitoria (VIT) to Barcelona (BCN)
Bus to San Sebastian, fly
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Take the bus from Azbe to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
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Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Barcelona (BCN)
Bus, bus to Santander, fly
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Take the bus from Ibargarai Geltokia to Bilboko Autobus Geltokia
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Take the bus from Bilbao to Santander
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Fly from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN)
Aretxabaleta to Barcelona by bus, tram, walk and train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona is to train which costs €40 - €55 and takes 7h 8m.
The quickest way to get from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €120 and takes 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct bus from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Errekabarren 8/Osasun Zentroa and arriving at Barcelona via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Aretxabaleta and Barcelona is 427 km. The road distance is 595.3 km.
The best way to get from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona without a car is to train via Vitoria/Gasteiz which takes 6h 59m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona, including transfers.
Aretxabaleta to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
The best way to get from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona is to train via Vitoria/Gasteiz which takes 6h 59m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 6h 12m.
The quickest flight from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Aretxabaleta to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona station.
- Distance: 426.6 km
- Duration: 6h 59m
What companies run services between Aretxabaleta, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Barcelona-Sants 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35 - €45 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona once daily. Tickets cost €40 - €65 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150
Flights from Vitoria to Barcelona via Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
Flights from Vitoria to Barcelona via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €350
Flights from San Sebastian to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Santander to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €170
Flights from Santander to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €170
Flights from Santander to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €230
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150
Flights from Vitoria to Barcelona via Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
Flights from Vitoria to Barcelona via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €350
Flights from San Sebastian to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Santander to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €170
Flights from Santander to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €170
Flights from Santander to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vitoria to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
Flights from Vitoria to Barcelona via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €160
Flights from Santander to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €200
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zumarraga to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 900 12 14 00
- atencionaclientes@pesa.net
- Website
- pesa.net
Bus from Azbe to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Bus from Zalduspe Ospitalea to Aeropuerto Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Bus from Ibargarai Geltokia to Bilboko Autobus Geltokia
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
- Phone
- +34 982 29 29 00
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from San Sebastian to Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Schedules at
- monbus.es
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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bilbao to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- web.bilmanbus.es
Bus from Bilbao to Santander Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- web.bilmanbus.es
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Yes, the driving distance between Aretxabaleta to Barcelona is 595 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Aretxabaleta to Barcelona.
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