Day trip from Barcelona to Palma
Palma lies 207 km (128 mi) south of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 207 km (128 mi) apart, Palma is a realistic day trip from Barcelona: about 3 h 22 min each way by road.
| Barcelona | Palma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 438,234 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Palma
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Staying in Palma
Our booking partner lists 68 places to stay in Palma. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (3), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 59 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Palma
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Common questions
How far is Palma from Barcelona?
207 km (128 mi) in a straight line, south of Barcelona; by road roughly 252 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Palma by road?
About 3 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Palma?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where can I stay in Palma?
Our booking partner lists 68 places to stay in Palma, 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.