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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 18 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£68
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 22 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calatayud to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calatayud to Barcelona will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Calatayud to Barcelona, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.
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03305Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calatayud to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 317 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Calatayud to Barcelona:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calatayud to Barcelona costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 33m.
The journey is about 21m faster (3h 37m by train vs 3h 58m by car) and roughly £21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£37 vs £58). 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 AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe.
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 Calatayud to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03113 | On time 12:41 Calatayud station | 2h30 | 15:11 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03143 | On time 15:41 Calatayud station | 2h08 | 17:49 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03305 | 16:41 Calatayud station | 2h33 | 19:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03309 | 20:54 Calatayud station | 2h26 | 23:20 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
03301 | 7:42 Calatayud station | 2h08 | 9:50 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Calatayud to Barcelona run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 317 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 317 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 1:00 |
Last train 21:33 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calatayud 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 Calatayud to Barcelona trains use the Calatayud to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Calatayud and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Calatayud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante La Dolores, Restaurante Posada San Antón
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Ticket office support is available at Calatayud. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Calatayud. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Calatayud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Calatayud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calatayud: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Castillo de Ayud, Hotel Marivella, Hotel Monasterio Benedictino.
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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