How to get from Barcelona to Rome
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Rome. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 860 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 €38, on Mon, Sep 7.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
860 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €19Checked Sep 9 | 3h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €118Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 13h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€19Checked Sep 93h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€118Omio catalogue, Sep 913h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Rome: 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.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Marseille Provenceflight
Vueling·1h 15m - 2Marseille Provence → Rome Fiumicinoflight
Ryanair·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Barcelona to Rome
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€23October 2026
€20Departures from Barcelona to Rome
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 06:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 05:30 | 06:30 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Marseille ProvenceSee live options and dates →RyanairMarseille Provence-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBarcelona-RomeBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Rome works
Start with a VY flight from Barcelona to Marseille, about 1h 15m. Transfer in Marseille and continue by Ryanair flight on to Rome (1h 25m). In total it's roughly €49 over 3h 40m, 1 transfer.
Barcelona to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Rome?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Rome from Barcelona?
About 860 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Rome cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €38 to €81. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Rome?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Rome?
About 3h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Barcelona and Rome?
Barcelona is BCN and Rome is FCO, so this route is usually written BCN to FCO.
Which operators run Barcelona to Rome?
On this route you travel with Vueling, Ryanair, FlixBus.
Can you get from Barcelona to Rome without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 13h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Rome?
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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