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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 18 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 26 m
Trains on 18 Sept
49
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vic to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vic to Barcelona will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
To travel from Vic to Barcelona you need to make at least one change.
R3:87440 · R4:77530
R3:87463 · R4:77758
R3:87472 · R4:77766
R3:87450 · R4:77742
R3:87447 · R4:77738
R3:87463 · R4:77758
R3:87450 · R4:77742
R3:87447 · R4:77738
R3:87426 · R4:77710
R3:87432 · R4:77718Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vic to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 61 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vic to Barcelona:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Vic to Barcelona costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 3m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£8 vs £11). 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.
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 Vic to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R3:87455 · R4:77550 | 16:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 17:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87456 · R4:77750 | 16:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 18:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87457 · R4:77752 | 17:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 18:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87458 · R4:77554 | 17:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 18:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87459 · R4:77754 | 17:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 19:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87461 · R4:77756 | 18:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 19:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87462 · R4:77558 | 18:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 19:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87463 · R4:77758 | 18:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 20:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87464 · R4:77760 | 19:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 20:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87465 · R4:77562 | 19:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 20:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87466 · R4:77762 | 19:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 21:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87467 · R4:77992 | 20:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 21:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87468 · R4:77566 | 20:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 21:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87469 · R4:77994 | 20:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 22:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87470 · R4:77764 | 21:00 Vic station | 1h51 | 22:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87471 · R4:77764 | 21:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 22:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87472 · R4:77766 | 21:40 Vic station | 1h41 | 23:21 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87473 · R4:77768 | 22:00 Vic station | 1h51 | 23:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
R3:87424 · R4:77708 | 6:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 7:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87425 · R4:77500 | 6:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 7:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87426 · R4:77710 | 6:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 8:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87427 · R4:77986 | 7:00 Vic station | 1h30 | 8:30 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87428 · R4:77514 | 7:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 8:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87429 · R4:77714 | 7:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 9:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87430 · R4:77716 | 8:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 9:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87431 · R4:77518 | 8:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 9:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87432 · R4:77718 | 8:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 10:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87433 · R4:77720 | 9:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 10:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87434 · R4:77522 | 9:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 10:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87435 · R4:77722 | 9:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 11:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87436 · R4:77724 | 10:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 11:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87437 · R4:77526 | 10:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 11:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87438 · R4:77726 | 10:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 12:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87439 · R4:77728 | 11:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 12:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87440 · R4:77530 | 11:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 12:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87441 · R4:77730 | 11:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 13:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87442 · R4:77732 | 12:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 13:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87443 · R4:77534 | 12:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 13:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87444 · R4:77734 | 12:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 14:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87445 · R4:77736 | 13:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 14:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87446 · R4:77538 | 13:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 14:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87447 · R4:77738 | 13:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 15:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87448 · R4:77740 | 14:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 15:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87449 · R4:77542 | 14:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 15:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87450 · R4:77742 | 14:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 16:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87451 · R4:77988 | 15:00 Vic station | 1h30 | 16:30 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87452 · R4:77546 | 15:20 Vic station | 1h31 | 16:51 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87453 · R4:77746 | 15:40 Vic station | 1h26 | 17:06 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
R3:87454 · R4:77748 | 16:00 Vic station | 1h36 | 17:36 Barcelona Sants | 1 change | |
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Trains from Vic to Barcelona run on average 75 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 75 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 22:51 |
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Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Barcelona’s leading art museum holds an outstanding collection of Picasso’s early works, offering insight into his formative years in the city.
MNAC presents Catalan art from Romanesque frescoes to modern works inside a grand national palace with excellent terrace views.
A striking museum devoted to Joan Miró, with major paintings, sculptures and a bright hilltop setting on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s famous boulevard links Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lively with kiosks, architecture and constant people-watching.
The Gothic Quarter is a maze of medieval lanes, hidden squares and historic buildings that captures the atmosphere of old Barcelona.
This elegant avenue showcases luxury shops and several major modernista buildings, making it one of Barcelona’s best architectural walks.
A rustic Catalan salad of salt cod, tomatoes, onions and olives. It is a classic Barcelona starter linked to the region’s preserved fish traditions.
Toasted bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil, often finished with salt. This simple Catalan staple appears on tables across Barcelona.
Short pasta baked with pork, sausage, tomatoes and aioli. A beloved Catalan comfort dish strongly associated with family meals and local cuisine.
World-renowned fine dining restaurant by the sea, noted for creative seafood-focused tasting menus and polished service.
Long-standing tapas bar celebrated for bombas, vermouth and classic small plates in a busy, no-frills local atmosphere.
Historic market bar in La Boqueria, famous for fresh seafood, tapas and a lively counter dining atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and public transport are reasonable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vic 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 Vic to Barcelona trains use the Vic to Barcelona Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Plaça de Catalunya. Use this guide to compare Vic and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vic has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Vic.
ATMs are available at Vic.
Available at Vic: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vic: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vic.
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.
Plaça de Catalunya has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Plaça de Catalunya.
ATMs are available at Plaça de Catalunya.
Available at Plaça de Catalunya: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Plaça de Catalunya: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plaça de Catalunya.
Barcelona Passeig De Gracia 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, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lasarte, El Nacional
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia, Casa Fuster Hotel.
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