There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to San Gimignano by plane, train, taxi, bus, car ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Barcelona to Florence, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze Rifredi to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.
Cheapest option
Fly Barcelona to Bologna, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.
7 alternative options
Taxi to Girona, fly to Pisa, train
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Take the taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
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Fly from Girona (GRO) to Pisa (PSA)
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Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empoli
Fly Barcelona to Venice, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.
Fly Barcelona to Rome, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Rome (FCO)
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Florence
Train, bus
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Aix En Provence Tgv
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Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Toulon
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Take the bus from Toulon to Florence
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.
Car ferry, bus
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Take the car ferry from Barcelona to Genoa
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Take the bus from Genoa to Poggibonsi
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to San Gimignano
Barcelona to San Gimignano by bus and walk
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Italy from Spain
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry into Italy from Spain
- There are no current restrictions
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in San Gimignano is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in San Gimignano is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in San Gimignano is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, returning to Spain from Italy is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to San Gimignano is to bus which costs €55 - €75 and takes 17h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to San Gimignano is to fly and train which costs €65 - €220 and takes 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to San Gimignano. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Porta San Giovanni via Florence and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
The distance between Barcelona and San Gimignano is 764 km. The road distance is 1104 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to San Gimignano without a car is to bus which takes 17h 31m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Barcelona to San Gimignano, including transfers.
Barcelona to San Gimignano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Florence Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Barcelona to San Gimignano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to San Gimignano is 1104 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Barcelona to San Gimignano.
- Distance: 763.5 km
- Duration: 7h 36m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and San Gimignano, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Florence once daily. Tickets cost €50 - €60 and the journey takes 14h 40m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €240
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
Flights from Barcelona to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €230
Flights from Barcelona to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Rome via Mahon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €220
Flights from Barcelona to Rome via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €220
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €210
Flights from Girona to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €190
Flights from Barcelona to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €250
Flights from Barcelona to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €320
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €470
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze Rifredi to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €9 - €10
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €11
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €9 - €11
Train from Pisa Centrale to Empoli
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €7 - €8
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
Train from Mestre to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €20 - €29
- Smart Low Cost
- €18 - €26
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €55
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €22
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €35
- 1st Class
- €24 - €29
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €17
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €28
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 Barcelona to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulon to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Poggibonsi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Barcelona to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
- Seat
- €51
- Cabin
- €141
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Taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- taxisaeropuertogirona.com
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