The cheapest and fastest trains from Gijón to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
684 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gijón to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gijón to Barcelona will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gijón 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 684 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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 train, coach and flight for Gijón to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gijón to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 £26, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 684 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price | £73 Average Price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gijón to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Gijón to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:27 Gijón | 3h21 | 21:48 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gijón to Barcelona
Trains from Gijón to Barcelona run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 14:55. The fastest train covers the 684 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 684 km |
Average train duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 14:55 |
Train companies: AVE, Renfe ALVIA from Gijón to Barcelona trainsAVE, Renfe ALVIA trains will get you between Gijón and Barcelona from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gijón to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gijón 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 Gijón 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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