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The cheapest and fastest trains from Salou to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

35 m

Average duration

40 m

Trains per day

Distance

92 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salou to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Salou to Barcelona will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Salou for Barcelona every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .

The slowest trains will take 42 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.

06341

16:090h35

Camp de Tarragona

16:44Barcelona Sants

£201One-way

0 changes

06291

11:390h42

Camp de Tarragona

12:21Barcelona Sants

£211One-way

0 changes

06015

21:460h42

Camp de Tarragona

22:28Barcelona Sants

£541One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Salou to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salou to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 91 km

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£32 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Salou to Barcelona train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 14:31

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
11971	Delayed 17:39 17:39Camp de Tarragona	0h41	18:20 18:20Barcelona Sants	0 changesdirect
06015	On time 19:46 Camp de Tarragona	0h42	20:28 Barcelona Sants	0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
06291	On time 09:39 Camp de Tarragona	0h42	10:21 Barcelona Sants	0 changesdirect
06341	14:09 Camp de Tarragona	0h35	14:44 Barcelona Sants	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Salou to Barcelona?

The best time to book your train from Salou to Barcelona is 2 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Salou to Barcelona route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Salou to Barcelona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Salou to Barcelona.

Trains

from £8

Coaches

from £16

Journey information

Overview: Train from Salou to Barcelona

Spain

Trains from Salou to Barcelona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

91 km

Average train duration

1h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

42m

First train

07:10

Last train

22:11

Price information

Train companies: Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe and Ouigo trains Salou to Barcelona

Travel between Salou and Barcelona from £7 with Omio’s train partners Renfe Regional Exprés, Renfe and Ouigo! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Renfe Regional Exprés is a regional train service operated by Renfe, the Spanish national railway company. It operates throughout Spain, with services running from early morning to late evening. Renfe Regional Expres offers a variety of train types, including the Media Distancia, and Larga Distancia. The Media Distancia and Larga Distancia are medium- and long-distance trains, respectively. Ticket types include in this type of train is just Turista. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe Regional Expres are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Valencia, and Madrid-Seville.

Train information from Salou to Barcelona with Renfe Regional Exprés:

Average Duration: 1 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: £8

Renfe is Spain’s national train operator offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travellers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.

OUIGO is a low-cost train company based in France. It offers high-speed trains that run between major cities in France, as well as international destinations. The trains are divided into two types: TGV and Intercités. The TGV trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 320 km/h, while the Intercités trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. OUIGO offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi and Premium. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Flexi and Premium tickets offer more flexibility and additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the OUIGO Lounge. Onboard, passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for OUIGO are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

FAQs: Salou to Barcelona train

FAQs: Travel by train from Salou to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salou to Barcelona.

Cheap train tickets from Salou to Barcelona can start from as little as £1 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salou to Barcelona is £7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Salou to Barcelona train time is 1 h 25 min covering the 56 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Salou to Barcelona leaves at 07: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Salou to Barcelona leaves at 22: 07.

There are 6 trains a day from Salou to Barcelona which require at least one change with Renfe Regional Exprés or Renfe REGIONAL. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Salou to Barcelona, you can count on Renfe Regional Exprés or Renfe REGIONAL for the best way to get you to Barcelona. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Barcelona from Salou and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 07.

A day trip to Barcelona from Salou is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Salou to Barcelona is January.

You have options as you can travel from Salou to Barcelona 2 different ways: coach or train.