Day trip from Palma to Barcelona
Barcelona lies 207 km (128 mi) north of Palma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 207 km (128 mi) apart, Barcelona is a realistic day trip from Palma: about 3 h 22 min each way by road.
| Palma | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 438,234 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Barcelona
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Staying in Barcelona
Our booking partner lists 3,733+ places to stay in Barcelona (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 889 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (470), and 51 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,110,769 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barcelona from Palma?
207 km (128 mi) in a straight line, north of Palma; by road roughly 252 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palma to Barcelona 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 Palma and Barcelona?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where can I stay in Barcelona?
Our booking partner lists 3,733+ places to stay in Barcelona, 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.