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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 on 19 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 24 m
Trains on 19 Sept
16
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palafrugell to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palafrugell to Barcelona will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 16 trains from Palafrugell to Barcelona, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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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15780Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palafrugell to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 102 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palafrugell to Barcelona:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palafrugell to Barcelona costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 49m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 28m by train vs 1h 34m by car) and roughly £9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £19). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe MD, Renfe.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Palafrugell to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15772 | 6:12 Flaçà | 1h31 | 7:43 Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 changesdirect | |
15850 | 7:00 Flaçà | 1h29 | 8:29 Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 changesdirect | |
15852 | 7:52 Flaçà | 1h32 | 9:24 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15778 | 8:35 Flaçà | 1h24 | 9:59 Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 changesdirect | |
15854 | 9:22 Flaçà | 1h32 | 10:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15780 | 10:05 Flaçà | 1h24 | 11:29 Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 changesdirect | |
15858 | 11:22 Flaçà | 1h32 | 12:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15860 | 12:05 Flaçà | 1h24 | 13:29 Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 changesdirect | |
15862 | 13:22 Flaçà | 1h32 | 14:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15864 | 14:05 Flaçà | 1h25 | 15:30 Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 changesdirect | |
15866 | 15:22 Flaçà | 1h32 | 16:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15868 | 16:05 Flaçà | 1h24 | 17:29 Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 changesdirect | |
15872 | 17:22 Flaçà | 1h32 | 18:54 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15786 | 19:05 Flaçà | 1h24 | 20:29 Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 changesdirect | |
15884 | 20:32 Flaçà | 1h32 | 22:04 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
15888 | 21:08 Flaçà | 1h29 | 22:37 Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Palafrugell to Barcelona run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:46, the last at 15:29. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 6:46 |
Last train 15:29 |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palafrugell 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 Palafrugell to Barcelona trains use the Flaçà to Barcelona El Clot Aragó station pair, with some services arriving at Sant Adreu Comtal. Use this guide to compare Palafrugell and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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 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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