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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 11 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
1 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
1 h 54 m
Trains on 11 Sept
17
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amposta to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amposta to Barcelona will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 17 trains from Amposta to Barcelona, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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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18122Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amposta to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 152 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amposta to Barcelona:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amposta to Barcelona costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 22m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Amposta to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18124 | On time 11:06 Camp-Redó | 2h33 | 13:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18124 | On time 11:19 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h20 | 13:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18126 | 13:23 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h16 | 15:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18128 | 15:11 Camp-Redó | 2h28 | 17:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18128 | 15:19 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h20 | 17:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18130 | 16:53 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h16 | 19:09 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18132 | 18:23 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h16 | 20:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
00694 | 19:02 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 1h49 | 20:51 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
00460 | 19:24 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 1h33 | 20:57 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18134 | 19:41 Camp-Redó | 2h28 | 22:09 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18134 | 19:49 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h20 | 22:09 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18096 | 21:14 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h23 | 23:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 11 September | |||||
18120 | 5:56 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h14 | 8:10 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
35869 | 6:11 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 1h37 | 7:48 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18054 | 7:11 Camp-Redó | 2h26 | 9:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18054 | 7:19 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h18 | 9:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18122 | 9:23 L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h16 | 11:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Amposta to Barcelona run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 6:11 |
Last train 21:47 |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amposta 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 Amposta to Barcelona trains use the L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa to Barcelona Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona Estació De França. Use this guide to compare Amposta and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Barcelona Estació De França is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Estació De França has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
ATMs are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona Estació De França.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Estació De França: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Estació De França: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
Barcelona Passeig De Gracia 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lasarte, El Nacional
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia, Casa Fuster Hotel.
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