More cities in one trip from Barcelona
Barcelona (Spain) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 165 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (France). The most searched are Toulouse, Perpignan and Andorra la Vella; the quickest to reach is Zaragoza, about 1 h 25 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 165 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Barcelona
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toulouse · France | 255 km | 5 h 20 min | Bus |
| Perpignan · France | 157 km | 2 h 25 min | Bus |
| Andorra la Vella | 136 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Narbonne · France | 212 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Zaragoza · Spain | 257 km | 1 h 25 min | Train |
| Tarbes · France | 268 km | about 4 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Carcassonne · France | 204 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Girona · Spain | 75 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Barcelona
Land in Barcelona, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Barcelona → Toulouse → Perpignan → Barcelona
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Barcelona, 2 nights in Toulouse, 1 night in Perpignan
- About 10 h 15 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Barcelona → Toulouse | 5 h 20 min |
| Toulouse → Perpignan | 2 h 30 min |
| Perpignan → Barcelona | 2 h 25 min |
Barcelona → Toulouse → Narbonne → Barcelona
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Barcelona, 2 nights in Toulouse, 1 night in Narbonne
- About 10 h 10 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Barcelona → Toulouse | 5 h 20 min |
| Toulouse → Narbonne | 1 h 50 min |
| Narbonne → Barcelona | 3 h |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Barcelona
Airports with direct flights to Barcelona, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 31
AlicanteAlmeriaAsturiasBilbaoCordobaFuerteventuraGran CanariaGranadaIbizaJerezLa CorunaLanzaroteLeónLogroñoMadridMalagaMelillaMenorcaMurciaPalmaPamplonaSan SebastiánSanta Cruz De La PalmaSantanderSantiagoSevillaTenerifeValenciaValladolidVigoVitoria-Gasteiz
Italy 21
AlgheroAnconaBariBergamoBolognaCagliariCataniaFlorenceGenoaMilanNaplesOlbiaPalermoPerugiaReggio CalabriaRomeSalernoTriesteTurinVeniceVerona
United Kingdom 9
BirminghamBristolEast MidlandsEdinburghGlasgowLiverpoolLondonManchesterNewcastle
Switzerland 3
BaselGenevaZurich
Algeria 2
AlgiersOran
Montenegro 2
PodgoricaTivat
Norway 2
OsloTromso
Albania 1
Austria 1
Cape Verde 1
Sal
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Egitto 1
Il Cairo
Estonia 1
Finland 1
Gambia 1
Banjul
Georgia 1
Hungary 1
Islanda 1
Latvia 1
Luxembourg 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Malta 1
Moldavia 1
Senegal 1
Dakar
Serbia 1
Slovakia 1
Slovenia 1
Ljubljana
Sweden 1
Tunisia 1
Tunisi
Turkey 1
Istanbul
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Barcelona?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Toulouse, Perpignan, Andorra la Vella, Narbonne, Zaragoza, Tarbes, Carcassonne and Girona. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Barcelona to Toulouse?
About 5 h 20 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 255 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Barcelona?
For Barcelona, Toulouse and Perpignan, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Barcelona, 2 nights in Toulouse, 1 night in Perpignan), with about 10 h 15 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Barcelona?
From 165 airports in 45 countries, including Paris, Bucharest and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Barcelona is cheap.