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Museu Picasso
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Compare bus and train for Santa Coloma to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Coloma to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price | $3 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Santa Coloma to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $3 (€2).
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Coloma to Barcelona:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Coloma to Barcelona costing on average $5 (€4).
The fastest way to travel from Santa Coloma to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 14m.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santa Coloma and Barcelona including taking a bus and train.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 2h 1m sooner (41m by bus vs 2h 42m by car) and save roughly $32 (€26) compared to fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $37 (€30)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by TUSGSAL, Moventis.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Santa Coloma to Barcelona Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 12:39AM | Arrival Time 01:16AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Moventis | Departure Time 12:52AM | Arrival Time 02:58AM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 12:53AM | Arrival Time 02:02AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 12:54AM | Arrival Time 01:22AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 12:56AM | Arrival Time 01:18AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 12:59AM | Arrival Time 01:31AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:13AM | Arrival Time 02:22AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:14AM | Arrival Time 01:42AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:16AM | Arrival Time 01:38AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:19AM | Arrival Time 01:46AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:33AM | Arrival Time 02:42AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:34AM | Arrival Time 02:01AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:36AM | Arrival Time 01:58AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:39AM | Arrival Time 02:16AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:53AM | Arrival Time 03:02AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:54AM | Arrival Time 02:22AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:56AM | Arrival Time 02:18AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 01:59AM | Arrival Time 02:31AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Moventis | Departure Time 02:12AM | Arrival Time 04:18AM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:13AM | Arrival Time 03:22AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:14AM | Arrival Time 02:42AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:16AM | Arrival Time 02:38AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:19AM | Arrival Time 02:46AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:33AM | Arrival Time 03:42AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:34AM | Arrival Time 03:01AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:36AM | Arrival Time 02:58AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:39AM | Arrival Time 03:16AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:53AM | Arrival Time 04:02AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:54AM | Arrival Time 03:22AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:56AM | Arrival Time 03:18AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 02:59AM | Arrival Time 03:31AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:13AM | Arrival Time 04:22AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:14AM | Arrival Time 03:42AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:16AM | Arrival Time 03:38AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:19AM | Arrival Time 03:46AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:33AM | Arrival Time 04:42AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:34AM | Arrival Time 04:01AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:36AM | Arrival Time 03:58AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:39AM | Arrival Time 04:16AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:53AM | Arrival Time 05:02AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:54AM | Arrival Time 04:22AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:56AM | Arrival Time 04:18AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 04:31AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 04:13AM | Arrival Time 05:22AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 04:14AM | Arrival Time 04:42AM | Duration 0h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 04:16AM | Arrival Time 04:38AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 04:19AM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 04:33AM | Arrival Time 05:42AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 04:34AM | Arrival Time 05:01AM | Duration 0h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 04:36AM | Arrival Time 04:58AM | Duration 0h22 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator TUSGSAL | Departure Time 04:39AM | Arrival Time 05:16AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Things to do in Barcelona
Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
- Must visit
MNAC - Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Catalonia’s national art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and grand city views from Palau Nacional.
- Recommended
Fundació Joan Miró
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, combining paintings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions in a landmark modern building on Montjuïc.
- Must visit
La Rambla
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, busy with street life and historic buildings, best experienced as a short walk rather than a long stay.
- Must visit
Barri Gòtic
Atmospheric old quarter of medieval lanes, hidden squares, historic facades, and one of the city’s essential walking areas.
- Recommended
Passeig de Gràcia
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and standout modernist architecture, ideal for combining architecture, shopping, and city strolling.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Pa amb tomàquet
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A staple of Catalan cuisine and often served with meals or charcuterie.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Escalivada
Traditional Catalan dish of roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion, usually dressed with olive oil. Valued for its simple smoky flavor.
- Gluten-free
Esqueixada de bacallà
A refreshing salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. A classic Barcelona and Catalan seafood starter.
Disfrutar
Internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine with exceptional service and a tasting-menu format.
Bar Cañete
Celebrated tapas bar and restaurant serving refined traditional plates, seafood, and meats in a polished but bustling setting.
Can Culleretes
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Euro
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Tapas and transit are manageable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person.
- Fine dining
- EUR 70+ per person.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.80-3.50 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis can be rounded up.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 2.65 EUR
- Day pass
- 11.20 EUR
To the city center
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- You can pay by card at TMB ticket machines in metro stations; buying a T-Casual or Hola Barcelona pass is usually better value than single tickets.
- Use the TMB App for route planning, service updates, and digital ticket information before boarding.
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