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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
£9
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Empuriabrava to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Empuriabrava to Barcelona will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 37 trains that leave Empuriabrava for Barcelona every day 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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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34262Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Empuriabrava to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 124 km
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Empuriabrava to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday 27 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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03302 | On time 5:28 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 6:25 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
34302 | On time 5:28 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 6:25 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03662 | On time 6:18 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 7:15 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
34662 | 6:18 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 7:15 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
34082 | 7:07 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 8:04 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
01081 | On time 7:07 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 8:04 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15852 | 7:20 Vilajuïga station | 2h04 | 9:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15852 | 7:33 Vilamalla station | 1h51 | 9:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
34092 | 7:53 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 8:50 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15854 | 8:50 Vilajuïga station | 2h04 | 10:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15854 | 9:03 Vilamalla station | 1h51 | 10:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
34102 | 9:09 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h56 | 10:05 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
01101 | On time 9:09 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h56 | 10:05 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15856 | 10:20 Vilajuïga station | 2h04 | 12:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15856 | 10:33 Vilamalla station | 1h51 | 12:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
08316 | 11:30 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h59 | 12:29 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
09730 | On time 11:37 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h59 | 12:36 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15862 | 12:50 Vilajuïga station | 2h04 | 14:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15862 | 13:03 Vilamalla station | 1h51 | 14:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
08336 | 13:10 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h58 | 14:08 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15866 | 14:50 Vilajuïga station | 2h04 | 16:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
03162 | On time 14:55 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 15:50 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
34262 | 14:55 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 15:50 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15866 | 15:03 Vilamalla station | 1h51 | 16:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15870 | 16:20 Vilajuïga station | 2h04 | 18:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15870 | 16:33 Vilamalla station | 1h51 | 18:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
34712 | On time 16:42 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h58 | 17:40 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
34182 | 17:04 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 17:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03192 | On time 17:35 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 18:30 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
34192 | 17:35 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 18:30 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15876 | 17:50 Vilajuïga station | 2h04 | 19:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15876 | 18:03 Vilamalla station | 1h51 | 19:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
09742 | Delayed 18:24 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h59 | 17:23 17:23Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
08396 | On time 19:10 Figueres–Vilafant | 1h06 | 20:16 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15882 | 19:20 Vilajuïga station | 2h04 | 21:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15882 | 19:33 Vilamalla station | 1h51 | 21:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
34292 | 19:35 Figueres–Vilafant | 0h58 | 20:33 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Empuriabrava to Barcelona run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 55m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 5:28 |
Last train 23:05 |
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Empuriabrava 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 Empuriabrava to Barcelona trains use the Figueres Vilafant to Barcelona Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Sant Adreu Comtal. Use this guide to compare Empuriabrava and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Sant Adreu Comtal is 5 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Sant Adreu Comtal has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sant Adreu Comtal.
Barcelona El Clot Aragó is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Clot Aragó has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó.
ATMs are available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó.
Available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó.
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