The cheapest and fastest trains from Gibraltar to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
874 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gibraltar to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gibraltar to Barcelona will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gibraltar 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 874 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gibraltar to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gibraltar to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, and a coach costs an average of £69.
Distance: 874 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£51 Average Price Cheapest | £137 Average Price |
8h 24m Average total duration Fastest 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 15m Average total duration 17h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gibraltar to Barcelona
Trains from Gibraltar to Barcelona run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 15:11. The fastest train covers the 874 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 874 km |
Average train duration 7h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 15:11 |
Train companies: Renfe Intercity, AVE from Gibraltar to Barcelona trainsRenfe Intercity, AVE trains will get you between Gibraltar and Barcelona from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Renfe Intercity
AVE
FAQs: Gibraltar to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar and Barcelona
- 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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