The cheapest and fastest trains from Córdoba to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
9
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 £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 9 trains that leave Córdoba for Barcelona 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 709 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 31 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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Compare coach, train and flight for Córdoba to Barcelona
Omio 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 £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 £38, and a coach costs an average of £85.
Distance: 709 km
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£67 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price | £80 Average Price |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Córdoba to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Córdoba to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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06011 · 06111 | On time 06:37 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 7h02 | 13:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06011 · 06121 | On time 06:37 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 8h02 | 14:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06011 | On time 06:37 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h37 | 12:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06011 · 06011 | On time 06:37 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h37 | 12:14 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06087 · 06151 | On time 07:54 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 10h00 | 17:54 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06087 · 06111 | On time 07:54 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h45 | 13:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06087 · 06121 | On time 07:54 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h45 | 14:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06127 · 06161 | On time 12:08 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 6h31 | 18:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
06127 · 06151 | On time 12:08 Córdoba – Julio Anguita | 5h46 | 17:54 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Córdoba to Barcelona
Trains from Córdoba to Barcelona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 709 km distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 709 km |
Average train duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: iryo, AVE, Renfe, Ouigo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity from Córdoba to Barcelona trainsiryo, AVE, Renfe, Ouigo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity trains will get you between Córdoba and Barcelona from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Cordoba to Barcelona
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.
Which train companies travel from Cordoba to Barcelona?
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.
How long is the train from Cordoba to Barcelona?
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.
How many trains are there from Cordoba to 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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Cordoba to Barcelona?
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.
FAQs: Córdoba to Barcelona train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Córdoba and Barcelona
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 00:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Candy & Go
- Café Expreso
- Maximiano Cafeteria Restaurante
- A Café
- Escalators, elevators, personalized special assistance. Contact Renfe Atendo +34 912140505.
- Hotel Córdoba Center
- Tryp Córdoba
- H10 Palacio Colomera
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 00:00
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Bus lines: 03, 04, 05, 10, 11, N
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Altaria, Talgo, MD 66, 69, 75, Avant 76, 84
- 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
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