- Must visit
Vil·la Romana dels Munts
UNESCO-listed Roman villa museum with mosaics, baths, and elite domestic spaces. Altafulla’s top archaeological visit.
Cheapest price on Sep 24
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 24
$10
Fastest journey on Sep 24
59 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
59 m
Trains on Sep 24
33
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Altafulla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Altafulla will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Thu, Sep 24, we found 33 trains from Barcelona to Altafulla, including 33 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 24 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Thu, Sep 24 the slowest trains will take 59 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.
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15017
15021
18131
18135
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18135Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Altafulla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 11m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $18 (€15)). 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.
Direct services run with Renfe, iryo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Altafulla trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15063 | On time 10:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 11:32 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15007 | On time 11:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 12:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18125 | On time 11:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 12:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15053 | On time 12:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 1:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15065 | On time 12:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 1:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15009 | 1:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 2:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18127 | 1:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 2:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15033 | 2:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 3:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15011 | 2:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 3:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18129 | 3:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 4:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15013 | 3:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 4:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
17505 | 4:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 5:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18131 | 4:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 5:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15015 | 5:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 6:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15035 | 5:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 6:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18133 | On time 6:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 7:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15017 | 6:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 7:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15039 | 7:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 8:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18055 | 7:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 8:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15019 | 8:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 9:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15055 | 8:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 9:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18135 | 9:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 10:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15021 | 9:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 10:32 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15023 | 10:03 PM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 11:02 PM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 24 | |||||
18121 | 6:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 7:02 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15031 | 6:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 7:32 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15001 | 7:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 8:02 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18123 | 7:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 8:32 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15003 | 8:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 9:02 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15061 | 8:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 9:32 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
17501 | 9:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 10:02 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
18093 | 9:33 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 10:32 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
15005 | 10:03 AM Barcelona Sants | 0h59 | 11:02 AM Altafulla-Tamarit | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Barcelona to Altafulla run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 10:40 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Altafulla — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Altafulla trip today.
UNESCO-listed Roman villa museum with mosaics, baths, and elite domestic spaces. Altafulla’s top archaeological visit.
Interpretive exhibition space for the Roman villa, helping visitors understand the site’s history, excavation, and daily life.
Cultural center with rotating exhibitions and events, often used for visual arts and town heritage programming.
Altafulla’s best-known beach, valued for its wide sand, family atmosphere, and easy pairing with the seafront quarter.
The old walled quarter is ideal for wandering through medieval lanes, stone façades, and viewpoints over the coast and plain.
Traditional beach district with whitewashed houses and a relaxed local feel. Great for strolling between the shore and old fishermen’s homes.
Rice cooked with local seafood in a rich broth. A classic Tarragona coast dish prized for fresh catch and deep Mediterranean flavor.
Chargrilled spring onions served with romesco sauce. A beloved Catalan seasonal ritual often enjoyed in winter at communal meals.
Salt cod baked with alioli or vegetables. A traditional Catalan staple found across Tarragona homes and seafood restaurants.
Refined restaurant in Altafulla known for creative Mediterranean cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service in an intimate setting.
Well-regarded seafood and rice restaurant near the beach, valued for paella, fresh fish, and relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Traditional local dining spot serving Catalan and Mediterranean dishes with a casual feel, popular for rice dishes and grilled seafood.
Moderate for Spain’s coast. Lodging rises in summer, but casual dining and local transit stay fairly reasonable for beach travelers.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxis usually rounded up.
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Altafulla-Tamarit -> Plaça dels Vents, Altafulla
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Altafulla 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 Altafulla, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Altafulla trains use the Barcelona Sants to Altafulla-Tamarit station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Altafulla 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.
Barcelona Passeig De Gracia 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lasarte, El Nacional
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Passeig De Gracia: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia, Casa Fuster Hotel.
Barcelona Estació De França is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Estació De França has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
ATMs are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona Estació De França.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Estació De França: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Estació De França: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Estació De França.
Altafulla-Tamarit has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Altafulla-Tamarit.
Available at Altafulla-Tamarit: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Altafulla-Tamarit.
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