The cheapest and fastest trains from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
3
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 3 trains that leave Vilafranca del Penedès 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 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.
17:591h44Vilafranca del Penedès19:43Barcelona£61One-way0 changes
18:231h04Vilafranca del Penedès19:27Barcelona£61One-way0 changes
20:171h10Vilafranca del Penedès21:27Barcelona£61One-way0 changes
18:231h04Vilafranca del Penedès19:27Barcelona£61One-way0 changes
20:171h10Vilafranca del Penedès21:27Barcelona£61One-way0 changes
17:591h44Vilafranca del Penedès19:43Barcelona£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 34m. 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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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£6 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m 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 today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:29 Vilafranca del Penedès | 1h38 | 19:07 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:23 Vilafranca del Penedès | 1h04 | 19:27 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:17 Vilafranca del Penedès | 1h10 | 21:27 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona by train or coach
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Why should you book Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Rodalies de Catalunya?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Rodalies de Catalunya, but also compare tickets for the likes of Rodalies de Catalunya to find the best option for your trip from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona
Trains from Vilafranca del Penedès to Barcelona run on average 83 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. 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 00:01, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 83 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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
- 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
- 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
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