How to get to Calella from Barcelona

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Compare train and coach for Barcelona to Calella

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Calella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a coach costs an average of £11.

Distance: 49 km

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£6

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Cheapest

£11

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£8

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

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30m

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1h 57m

Average total duration

1h 27m

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30m

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44m

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(door-to-door)

Rodalies de Catalunya

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Sagales

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Calella is a train with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Calella:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barcelona to Calella costing on average £11.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Calella is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Calella take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barcelona and Calella including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 44m 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.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Barcelona to Calella

How to get to Calella from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Calella is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Rodalies de CatalunyaR1:25679
    19:551h12
    Barcelona Sants
    21:07Calella station
    £61One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Rodalies de CatalunyaR1:25679
    19:551h12
    Barcelona Sants
    21:07Calella station
    £61One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • SagalesNormal
    14:301h08
    El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    15:38Calella, Carrer de Sant Jaume (Oficina d'Informació)
    £111One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Rodalies de CatalunyaR1:25615
    8:251h12
    Barcelona Sants
    9:37Calella station
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Rodalies de CatalunyaR1:25639
    13:551h12
    Barcelona Sants
    15:07Calella station
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Rodalies de CatalunyaR1:25647
    14:551h12
    Barcelona Sants
    16:07Calella station
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • SagalesNormal
    6:151h08
    El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    7:23Calella, Carrer de Sant Jaume (Oficina d'Informació)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • SagalesNormal
    23:001h28
    El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    0:28Calella, Carrer de Sant Jaume (Oficina d'Informació)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • SagalesNormal
    20:451h43
    El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
    22:28Calella, Carrer de Sant Jaume (Oficina d'Informació)
    £111One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Calella by train

The most popular day trips by train from Calella are Barcelona, Girona, Blanes, Mataró and Lloret de Mar. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Calella on Omio.

A view of Girona

Day trip from Calella to Girona by train

Why visit Girona for the day?

Girona is known for its colourful riverside houses, medieval lanes and rich Jewish heritage. Its compact old town, crowned by the cathedral, feels both historic and lively, with a strong Catalan food culture.

A view of Blanes

Day trip from Calella to Blanes by train

Why visit Blanes for the day?

Blanes is a seaside town on Catalonia’s Costa Brava, known for its beaches, harbour and Marimurtra Botanical Garden. It combines a traditional fishing-town character with a relaxed resort feel.

A view of Mataró

Day trip from Calella to Mataró by train

Why visit Mataró for the day?

Mataró is a coastal Catalan city known for its modernist architecture, Roman history and seafront promenade. It has a practical local character, with historic streets, markets and beaches shaping everyday life by the Mediterranean.

A view of Lloret de Mar

Day trip from Calella to Lloret de Mar by train

Why visit Lloret de Mar for the day?

Lloret de Mar is a lively Costa Brava resort known for its beaches and nightlife. Behind the seafront buzz, its maritime heritage and gardens give the town a more varied character.

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FAQs: Barcelona to Calella

Travel to Calella 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 Barcelona to Calella.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Barcelona and Calella including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Calella is a train with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Calella:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barcelona to Calella costing on average £11.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Calella is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Calella take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 57m.

The Barcelona to Calella distance is approximately 49 km.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Calella is:
  • Around 499 trains per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Calella as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Calella:
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Calella station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) and arrive in Calella, Carrer de Sant Jaume (Oficina d'Informació).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Calella, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Rodalies de Catalunya to go to Calella by train.
  • Travel with Sagales to go to Calella by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Calella with the following travel companies:
  • 43 direct trains per day with Rodalies de Catalunya.
  • 8 direct coaches per day with Sagales.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Calella often also extend their vacation to go to Girona, Blanes, Barcelona El Prat Airport, Barcelona Sants, Plaça de Catalunya station. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Calella and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Barcelona to Calella, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To fully enjoy Calella's beaches, historical sites, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.

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