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Museu Picasso
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£52
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£87
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
5 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
6 h 15 m
Trains on 19 Sept
7
Distance
506 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alcazar de San Juan to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alcazar de San Juan to Barcelona will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 7 trains from Alcazar de San Juan to Barcelona, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 506 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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06015Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alcazar de San Juan to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 506 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 55m faster (5h 31m by train vs 6h 26m by car) and roughly £36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£58 vs £94). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe ALVIA.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Alcazar de San Juan to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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00694 | 13:42 Alcázar De San Juan | 7h09 | 20:51 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18171+ 06171 | 13:59 Alcázar De San Juan | 6h31 | 20:30 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18171+ 06161 | 13:59 Alcázar De San Juan | 5h40 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18171+ 06381 | 13:59 Alcázar De San Juan | 7h45 | 21:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
17041+ 06381 | 15:47 Alcázar De San Juan | 5h57 | 21:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
17041+ 06015 | 15:47 Alcázar De San Juan | 7h03 | 22:50 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
17041+ 03183 | 15:47 Alcázar De San Juan | 6h02 | 21:49 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
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Trains from Alcazar de San Juan to Barcelona run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 506 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 506 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 1:00 |
Last train 21:07 |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alcazar de San Juan to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alcazar de San Juan to Barcelona trains use the Alcázar De San Juan to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Alcazar de San Juan and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Alcázar De San Juan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante La Viña E, Restaurante El Cruce
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Alcázar De San Juan. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Alcázar De San Juan. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alcázar De San Juan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alcázar De San Juan: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alcázar De San Juan: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Convento Santa Clara, Hotel Ínsula Barataria, Hotel Château Viñasoro.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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