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Museo Municipal de El Puerto de Santa María
Archaeological museum in a historic house with prehistoric, Phoenician, Roman, and local finds. Essential for understanding the city's long past.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
8 h 18 m
Average duration
8 h 44 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María without transferring at least once.
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13014Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 558 miles (899 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 40m Average total duration 10h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María:
A train is $89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María costing on average $152.
Other travel options to El Puerto de Santa María take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
The journey is about 1h 9m faster (10h 10m by train vs 11h 19m by car) and roughly $156 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 vs $218). 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, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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 El Puerto de Santa María trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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03940+ 13032 | Delayed 8:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h33 | 3:03 PM 3:03 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
03940+ 13014 | Delayed 8:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h27 | 3:57 PM 3:57 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
03940+ 02124 | On time 8:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h54 | 4:24 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
06012+ 13032 | Delayed 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h18 | 3:03 PM 3:03 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
06012+ 13014 | Delayed 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h12 | 3:57 PM 3:57 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
06012+ 13083 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h41 | 7:26 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
06014+ 13073 | On time 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h11 | 11:24 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
06014+ 35035 | On time 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h48 | 10:01 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
06014+ 13035 | On time 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h48 | 10:01 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 but you can travel from only $40 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 558 miles (899 km) distance in 13h 11m.
Distance 558 miles (899 km) |
Average train duration 10h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 11m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 8:27 PM |
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Discover the best of El Puerto de Santa María — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect El Puerto de Santa María trip today.
Archaeological museum in a historic house with prehistoric, Phoenician, Roman, and local finds. Essential for understanding the city's long past.
Historic bodega with guided tours on winemaking, aging, and local culture. A strong museum-style visit for heritage, architecture, and tradition.
Nineteenth-century winery offering cultural tours through monumental cellars and local wine history. Attractive for architecture and heritage lovers.
Historic riverside quarter with plazas, noble houses, churches, and tapas streets. Best area for walking and absorbing the city's traditional character.
Broad city beach known for golden sand, sunsets, and bay views toward Cádiz. A classic open-air area for walks and relaxed seaside time.
Natural wetland park with trails, birdlife, and open views across the Bay of Cádiz. A rewarding area for walking and nature photography.
Fino sherry from nearby Jerez ages under flor and is a defining local aperitif, especially paired with seafood in the bay area.
Tortillitas de camarones are thin, crisp fritters made with tiny shrimp, a Cádiz classic widely eaten in El Puerto's taverns.
Pescaito frito is a mixed platter of lightly floured fried fish, a hallmark of the Bay of Cádiz and central to local eating.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant known for refined Andalusian cuisine, seafood, and tasting menus in an elegant historic setting.
Historic bodega restaurant serving traditional Andalusian dishes and local wines in a classic sherry house atmosphere.
Traditional tavern-style venue appreciated for regional tapas, sherries, and a classic Andalusian bar atmosphere.
Moderate for Andalusia: tapas and coffee are affordable, but summer lodging and seafront dining cost more. Local trains and buses are reasonably priced.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafes and taxis usually just round up or leave small change.
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El Puerto de Santa María Station -> Plaza de España, El Puerto de Santa María
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María 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 El Puerto de Santa María, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to El Puerto de Santa María trains use the Barcelona Sants to Puerto Santa María station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and El Puerto de Santa María 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.
Puerto Santa María is 1 km from El Puerto de Santa María city centre. Public transport options include:
Puerto Santa María has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Puerto Santa María.
Available at Puerto Santa María: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Puerto Santa María.
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