Brussels to Barcelona train with AVE

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£208

Average price

£225

Fastest journey

11 h 16 m

Average duration

19 h 56 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

1065 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brussels to Barcelona will cost around £225 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £208.

Fast trains

To travel from Brussels to Barcelona you need to make at least one change.

TGV inOui
08:1711h16
Brussels
19:33Barcelona
£2081One-way
1 change
TGV inOui
16:1720h21
Brussels
12:38Barcelona
£2081One-way
1 change
TGV inOui
10:1728h12
Brussels
14:29Barcelona
£2591One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg.

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Coach

£226

Average Price

£144

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£77

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Cheapest

19h 59m

average duration

19h 29m

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30m

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5h 50m

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2h 50m

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3h 0m

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21h 3m

average duration

20h 33m

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30m

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0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

3.2 - 6.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.7kg

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Brussels to Barcelona?

The best time to book your train from Brussels to Barcelona is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Brussels to Barcelona route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Brussels to Barcelona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Brussels to Barcelona.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Brussels to Barcelona

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Trains from Brussels to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 19h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £210 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £29
Distance
1065 km
Average train duration
19h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£210
Trains per day
2
Fastest train
11h 16m
First train
06:00
Last train
16:34
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £29

Train companies: Renfe AVE INT, Renfe-SNCF and SNCF | TGV trains Brussels to Barcelona

For as little as £286 you can travel by train to Barcelona from Brussels with Renfe AVE INT, Renfe-SNCF and SNCF | TGV. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

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