Budapest to Barcelona by train
Barcelona lies 1,498 km (931 mi) west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Spain rail, over roughly 1,828 km (1,136 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Spain |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 08001–08080 |
What changes when you arrive in Barcelona
Crossing from Hungary into Spain: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book trains from Budapest to 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 Budapest?
1,498 km (931 mi) in a straight line, west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,828 km (1,136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Barcelona by train?
About 13 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Barcelona?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Barcelona?
The Euro (EUR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.