Route guide

Vienna → Barcelona

1350 km · Austria to Spain · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €43+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Barcelona

There are 4 ways to travel between Vienna and Barcelona — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€96–283

Duration: 11h 15m

via ÖBB (Railjet), Renfe (AVE)

~19 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€43–114

Duration: 19h 17m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~38 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€89–282

Duration: 4h 18m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Iberia, Vueling

~211 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€162–297

Duration: 15h

~229 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Vienna and Barcelona highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1350 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Austria into Spain. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Vienna to Barcelona — every option in detail

Vienna to Barcelona by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Barcelona (Spain) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 15m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include ÖBB (Railjet), Renfe (AVE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €96 to €283. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 19 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 211 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~192 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Barcelona by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Barcelona with a typical journey of 19h 17m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €43 when booked in advance, rising to €114 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Vienna to Barcelona by flight

Flights between Vienna and Barcelona take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 18m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Iberia, Vueling.

Typical fare range is €89–282. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 211 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Barcelona by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Barcelona is approximately 1552 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 15h of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €162–297 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Spain border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 229 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Barcelona is approximately 1350 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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