Day trip from Barcelona to Mataró
Mataró lies 29 km (18 mi) north-east of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 29 km (18 mi) apart, Mataró is a realistic day trip from Barcelona: about 29 min each way by road.
| Barcelona | Mataró | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 126,988 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 08300–08304 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Mataró
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Staying in Mataró
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Common questions
How far is Mataró from Barcelona?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Barcelona; by road roughly 36 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Mataró by road?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Mataró?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
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.