Driving from Barcelona to Rome
Rome lies 862 km (535 mi) east of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 1,051 km (653 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Barcelona | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Italy |
| Population | 1.7 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from Spain into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Barcelona to Rome
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Staying in Rome
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 933 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (548), and 60 are five-star. Across 951 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,412,822 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rome
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Barcelona?
862 km (535 mi) in a straight line, east of Barcelona; by road roughly 1,051 km (653 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Rome by car?
About 13 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Rome?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.