The cheapest and fastest trains from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 4 trains that leave Vilafranca del Penedès for Barcelona every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.








Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 39 km
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£6 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:52 Vilafranca del Penedès | 1h05 | 11:57 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:20 Vilafranca del Penedès | 1h07 | 16:27 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:22 Vilafranca del Penedès | 1h05 | 16:27 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Vilafranca del Penedès | 1h07 | 20:27 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona
Trains from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona run on average 76 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 76 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Rodalies de Catalunya from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona trainsRodalies de Catalunya trains will get you between Vilafranca del Penedès and Barcelona from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vilafranca del Penedès 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vilafranca del Penedès and Barcelona
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Lasarte
- El Nacional
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- €1
- Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
- Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
- Casa Fuster Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and Rodalies trains
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Hall 3: FGC services
- Metro: Line 2, Line 3, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- FGC: Lines S1, S2, S5, S55
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