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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 29 Aug
£22
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£22
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
4 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
4 h 33 m
Trains on 29 Aug
1
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Benicassim to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benicassim to Barcelona will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 1 trains from Benicassim to Barcelona, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.
18096
18096Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Benicassim to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £103.
Distance: 231 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price | £103 Average Price |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 10h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Benicassim to Barcelona trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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18096 | 19:04 Benicasim | 4h33 | 23:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Benicassim to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 6:16 |
Last train 21:07 |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Benicassim is a beach town located over 160 miles away from Barcelona and is probably most well-known for it's yearly summer music festival. Travelling between the two is fast and easy, with trains from Benicassim main station to Barcelona operating a direct route along the coastline. Trains depart Benicassim Central station at regular intervals throughout the day and arrive at Barcelona Sants, the main train station located in the west of the city.
Renfe is the only train Company to offer trains from Benicassim to Barcelona. Renfe is a state owned Spanish train company and all locomotives are comfortable, offer food & drink and equipped with toilets on board. Long distance Renfe trains offer sleeping cabins and family compartments.
The travel time from Benicassim to Barcelona can be anywhere between 2.5 hours to just under 5 hours with a direct train. Indirect trains can take a minimum of 5 hours and can require up to 3 changes per journey.
Trains operate frequently throughout the day on both weekends and weekdays. There are six direct trains going from Benicassim to Barcelona (Sants) and, with the exception of one, all take less than 3 hours to arrive at their destination. The only difference between weekday and weekend trains is the departure schedule.
Departure train station: All trains depart from Benicassim main station, located in the centre of the town and is easily accessible by car or public transport. There are many restaurants and supermarkets located nearby, as well as the beautiful coastline.
Arrival train station: Most direct trains land at Barcelona Sants station. While alternative arrival destinations are available, they are usually indirect and sometimes require more than one change. Barcelona Sants is situated west of of the city centre but has connections to all over the the city plus Barcelona airport, the rest of Spain and international destinations. The station is itself is a modern main station and boasts multiple shops and a hotel on top. There are also many dining, retail and sleeping options a stones throw away.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benicassim 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 Benicassim to Barcelona trains use the Benicasim to Barcelona Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Use this guide to compare Benicassim and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Benicasim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante La Manduca, Restaurante El Mercado, La Guindilla bar-tasca
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Benicasim. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Benicasim.
Available at Benicasim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Benicasim: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Benicasim: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Tramontana, Hotel Voramar, Hotel Bulevard.
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 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.
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.
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