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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
£44
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
709 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Córdoba to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Córdoba to Barcelona will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 20 trains that leave Córdoba for Barcelona every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 709 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 51 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.
06015 · 06015
06127 · 06015
06011 · 06121
06127 · 06181
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06015 · 06015
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03931Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Córdoba to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 709 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price | £94 Average Price |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Córdoba to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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06127 · 06161 | Delayed 11:08 13:08Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h31 | 17:39 17:39Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06127 · 06181 | Delayed 11:08 13:08Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 8h36 | 19:44 19:44Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06127 · 06015 | Delayed 11:08 13:08Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 9h42 | 20:50 20:50Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06015 | Delayed 17:09 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h41 | 20:50 20:50Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06015 · 06015 | Delayed 17:09 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h41 | 20:50 20:50Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
03941 | Delayed 17:09 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h50 | 20:59 20:59Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 August | |||||
06011 | 7:30 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h51 | 13:21 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06011 · 06111 | 7:30 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 7h09 | 14:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06011 · 06121 | 7:30 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 8h09 | 15:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06011 · 06011 | 7:30 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h51 | 13:21 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06089 · 06111 | 8:54 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h45 | 14:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06089 · 06121 | 8:54 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h45 | 15:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06089 · 06161 | 8:54 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 10h45 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
00694 | 9:30 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 11h21 | 20:51 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Córdoba to Barcelona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 709 km distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 709 km |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 21:05 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
MNAC presents Catalan art from Romanesque frescoes to modern works inside a grand national palace with excellent terrace views.
A striking museum devoted to Joan Miró, with major paintings, sculptures and a bright hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s famous boulevard links Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lively with kiosks, architecture and constant people-watching.
The Gothic Quarter is a maze of medieval lanes, hidden squares and historic buildings that captures the atmosphere of old Barcelona.
This elegant avenue showcases luxury shops and several major modernista buildings, making it one of Barcelona’s best architectural walks.
A rustic Catalan salad of salt cod, tomatoes, onions and olives. It is a classic Barcelona starter linked to the region’s preserved fish traditions.
Toasted bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil, often finished with salt. This simple Catalan staple appears on tables across Barcelona.
Short pasta baked with pork, sausage, tomatoes and aioli. A beloved Catalan comfort dish strongly associated with family meals and local cuisine.
World-renowned fine dining restaurant by the sea, noted for creative seafood-focused tasting menus and polished service.
Long-standing tapas bar celebrated for bombas, vermouth and classic small plates in a busy, no-frills local atmosphere.
Historic market bar in La Boqueria, famous for fresh seafood, tapas and a lively counter dining atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and public transport are reasonable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Travellers taking trains from Cordoba to Barcelona can use Renfe's daily direct high-speed AVE services from Andalucia to the Mediterranean. Frequent indirect services offer additional options, with journeys involving one change at Madrid Atocha en route. The fastest direct trains take just under five hours to reach the Catalan capital although trips that don't use the AVE trains can take twice as long. Indirect connections to Barcelona take between 5 and 12 hours.
The Spanish national rail operator Renfe provides all the train services to Barcelona from Cordoba. Most direct trains to the Catalan capital use the company's modern AVE high-speed network, with some connections routed via Madrid. Slower direct and indirect options use standard Renfe services.
The quickest journeys on the 444 mile route north-east from Cordoba to Barcelona are high-speed AVE services taking four hours and 34 minutes. Other AVE services take about ten minutes longer while indirect routes take at least five hours and in some cases substantially longer. The daily direct connections on non-AVE services take ten hours and ten minutes to reach Barcelona.
The Renfe schedule offers four daily direct trains to Barcelona from Cordoba Central station, seven days a week, with two morning departures and two in the afternoon. One of the morning departures is the slower, non-AVE service. There are also at least three indirect connections departing from Cordoba every hour from early morning to early evening, changing at Madrid.
Departure train station: Cordoba Central station is located on the north-western side of the old city centre. The station has regular public transport connections to central locations on the route 10 bus, as well as routes across the city and region from the adjacent bus terminal. Station facilities include a restaurant, car-hire office and taxi ranks.
Arrival train station: Barcelona Sants station is the main terminal for AVE services, located to the west of the city centre. Public transport options include numerous local buses, Regional suburban trains and Metro stops on lines L5 and L3. Station amenities include restaurants, gift shops, car rental desks and taxi ranks.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Córdoba 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 Córdoba to Barcelona trains use the Córdoba to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Córdoba and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Córdoba is 2 km from Córdoba city centre. Public transport options include:
Córdoba has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Candy & Go, Café Expreso, Maximiano Cafeteria Restaurante, A Café
Free WiFi in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 00:00 . Information desks are located inside the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Córdoba: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Córdoba: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Córdoba: Escalators, elevators, personalized special assistance. Contact Renfe Atendo +34 912140505.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Córdoba Center, Tryp Córdoba, H10 Palacio Colomera.
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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