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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Porto to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
900 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porto to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Barcelona will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 trains that leave Porto for Barcelona every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 900 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 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 Porto to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Porto to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £32.
Distance: 900 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price | £76 Average Price |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 7m Average total duration 18h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Porto to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Barcelona trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:16 Porto | 2h49 | 07:05 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:27 Porto | 3h19 | 12:46 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:27 Porto | 3h21 | 21:48 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Porto to Barcelona
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Trains from Porto to Barcelona run on average 17 times per day, taking around 9h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 900 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 900 km |
Average train duration 9h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 19:55 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros from Porto to Barcelona trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Porto and Barcelona from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Porto to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto 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 Porto and Barcelona
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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