
1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Meals to buy
- Snacks to buy
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
1 h 22 m
Trains on 09 Sept
29
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vila-Seca to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vila-Seca to Barcelona will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Wed 09 Sept, we found 29 trains from Vila-Seca to Barcelona, including 29 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
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15018Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vila-Seca to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 90 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vila-Seca to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15050 | 7:15 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 8:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15030 | 7:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 9:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18054 | 8:15 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 9:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15004 | On time 8:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 10:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15006 | 9:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 11:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18122 | On time 10:15 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 11:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15032 | 10:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 12:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15036 | 11:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 13:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18124 | 12:15 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 13:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15010 | 12:45 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 14:09 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15012 | 13:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 15:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18126 | 14:15 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 15:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15014 | 15:15 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 16:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
17050 | 15:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 17:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18128 | 16:15 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 17:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15016 | 16:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 18:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15018 | 17:15 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 18:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18130 | 17:45 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 19:09 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15020 | 18:15 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 19:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15038 | 18:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 20:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18132 | 19:15 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 20:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15022 | 19:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 21:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
17056 | 20:15 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 21:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18134 | 20:45 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 22:09 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15024 | 21:15 Vila-seca | 1h24 | 22:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18096 | 22:15 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 23:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 9 September | |||||
15000 | 5:45 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 7:07 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
15002 | 6:15 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 7:37 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
18120 | 6:48 Vila-seca | 1h22 | 8:10 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Vila-Seca to Barcelona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 40m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 6:16 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vila-Seca 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 Vila-Seca to Barcelona trains use the Vila-Seca to Barcelona Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Use this guide to compare Vila-Seca and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vila-Seca has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Vila-Seca.
ATMs are available at Vila-Seca.
Available at Vila-Seca: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vila-Seca.
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.
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.
Barcelona Estació De França is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Estació De França has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
ATMs are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona Estació De França.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Estació De França: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Estació De França: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
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