The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Calais
Cheapest price
£314
Average price
£314
Fastest journey
11 h 14 m
Average duration
11 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1064 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Calais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Calais will cost around £314 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £314.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barcelona for Calais every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1064 km distance in an average of 11 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 14 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Barcelona to Calais
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £131.
Distance: 1064 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£247 Average Price | £103 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Calais train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Calais trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:28 Barcelona | 11h14 | 18:42 Calais | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Calais
Trains from Barcelona to Calais run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £131 but you can travel from only £34 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 1064 km distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 1064 km |
Average train duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £131 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 15m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 21:12 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV from Barcelona to Calais trainsTGV INOUI, AVE, TGV trains will get you between Barcelona and Calais from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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AVE
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FAQs: Barcelona to Calais train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Calais 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 Calais, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Calais
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road leading to the station.
- Le Channel
- Restaurant du Golf
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel Meurice
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Eurostar check-in
- Hall 2: TGV and TER platforms
- Hall 3: parking and car rental services
- Bus: Line 1 from Calais city center
- Shuttle services available from Calais ferry terminal
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station with 24/7 access.
- Le Channel
- Au Cote d'Argent
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Meurice
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Balad'in free bus service connects to various parts of the city.
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