Day trip from Barcelona to Sabadell
Sabadell lies 18 km (11 mi) north of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 18 km (11 mi) apart, Sabadell is a realistic day trip from Barcelona: about 17 min each way by road.
| Barcelona | Sabadell | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 211,734 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 08200–08805 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sabadell
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Staying in Sabadell
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Common questions
How far is Sabadell from Barcelona?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line, north of Barcelona; by road roughly 22 km (13 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Sabadell by road?
About 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Sabadell?
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.