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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 31 Aug
£135
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£148
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
7 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
9 h 7 m
Trains on 31 Aug
11
Distance
655 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salamanca to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Barcelona will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
To travel from Salamanca to Barcelona you need to make at least one change.
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06015Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £92, while a train costs an average of £122.
Distance: 655 km
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£122 Average Price | £92 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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18900+ 06161 | On time 7:35 Salamanca station | 12h04 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18900+ 06171 | On time 7:35 Salamanca station | 13h07 | 20:42 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18912+ 06181 | On time 9:44 Salamanca station | 12h00 | 21:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18912+ 06161 | On time 9:44 Salamanca station | 9h55 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18912+ 06015 | On time 9:44 Salamanca station | 13h06 | 22:50 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04918+ 06161 | On time 10:48 Salamanca station | 8h51 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04918+ 06181 | On time 10:48 Salamanca station | 10h56 | 21:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
04918+ 06015 | On time 10:48 Salamanca station | 12h02 | 22:50 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18902+ 06015 | On time 12:28 Salamanca station | 10h22 | 22:50 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18902+ 06181 | On time 12:28 Salamanca station | 9h16 | 21:44 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
18902+ 06161 | On time 12:28 Salamanca station | 7h11 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
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Trains from Salamanca to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £108 but you can travel from only £92 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 655 km distance in 7h 31m.
Distance 655 km |
Average train duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £108 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 31m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 21:07 |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca 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 Salamanca to Barcelona trains use the Salamanca to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Salamanca and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salamanca 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: El Alquimista, Restaurante Isidro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salamanca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salamanca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salamanca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alameda Palace, Gran Hotel Corona Sol, Hotel Castellano Centro.
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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