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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alguaire to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alguaire to Barcelona:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alguaire to Barcelona costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 40m faster (1h 9m by train vs 1h 49m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $34 (€27)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Alguaire to Barcelona run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 10:42 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alguaire 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 Alguaire to Barcelona trains use the Lleida to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Alguaire and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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