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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
£85
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Puigcerdà to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Puigcerdà to Barcelona will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
To travel from Puigcerdà to Barcelona you need to make at least 2 changes.
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6875 · 9715Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Puigcerdà to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 118 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£138 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Puigcerdà to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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871470+ 9713+ 4657 | 7:26 Latour de Carol-Enveitg | 7h06 | 14:32 Barcelona Sants | 2 changes | |
871474+ 6875 · 9715 | 13:30 Latour de Carol-Enveitg | 8h02 | 21:32 Barcelona Sants | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Puigcerdà to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 15:11. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 6h 6m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 6m |
First train 7:27 |
Last train 15:11 |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Puigcerdà 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 Puigcerdà to Barcelona trains use the Latour de Carol-Enveitg to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Puigcerdà 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.
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