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Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco - Casa Lis
Art nouveau and Art Deco museum inside Casa Lis. Its stained glass, decorative arts, and dolls collection make it a standout cultural visit.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
6 h 33 m
Average duration
6 h 53 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
655 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Salamanca will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Salamanca without transferring at least once.
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04929Trains from Barcelona to Salamanca run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 406 miles (655 km) distance in 9h 1m.
Distance 406 miles (655 km) |
Average train duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 1m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Best time to book 70 days |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Salamanca trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06060+ 04929 | On time 5:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h38 | 2:23 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06060+ 18903 | On time 5:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h08 | 1:53 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06060+ 18905 | On time 5:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h34 | 4:19 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06070+ 04929 | On time 7:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h18 | 2:23 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06070+ 18903 | On time 7:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h48 | 1:53 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06070+ 18905 | On time 7:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h14 | 4:19 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06080+ 04929 | On time 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h33 | 2:23 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06080+ 18905 | On time 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 8h29 | 4:19 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06080+ 18907 | On time 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h38 | 6:28 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06012+ 18905 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h34 | 4:19 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06012+ 18907 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h43 | 6:28 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06012+ 18913 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h04 | 8:49 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06110+ 04969 | On time 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 6h46 | 5:31 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06110+ 18913 | On time 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h04 | 8:49 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06110+ 18907 | On time 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 7h43 | 6:28 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06320+ 18909 | 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h11 | 10:25 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06320+ 18913 | 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h35 | 8:49 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06320+ 18911 | 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 11h30 | 11:44 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06014+ 18909 | 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 9h12 | 10:25 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06014+ 18913 | 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h36 | 8:49 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06014+ 18911 | 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h31 | 11:44 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06150+ 04909 | 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h01 | 10:51 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06150+ 18911 | 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h54 | 11:44 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06150+ 18909 | 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h35 | 10:25 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06360+ 04909 | 3:52 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h59 | 10:51 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
06360+ 18911 | 3:52 PM Barcelona Sants | 7h52 | 11:44 PM Salamanca station | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Salamanca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salamanca trip today.
Art nouveau and Art Deco museum inside Casa Lis. Its stained glass, decorative arts, and dolls collection make it a standout cultural visit.
Cathedral museum route exploring chapels, cloisters, towers, and terraces. It combines art, architecture, and some of the city's best views.
Salamanca's main fine arts museum, displaying Spanish painting from the 15th to 20th centuries in a historic former palace.
Salamanca's grand Baroque main square, lined with arcades and historic buildings. It is the city's social heart by day and night.
Historic university courtyard framed by iconic façades and academic buildings. Essential for appreciating Salamanca's scholarly atmosphere.
Pleasant riverside park below the old city walls. Popular for walking, open views, and a calmer perspective on Salamanca's monuments.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin and tender meat. A Castilian celebratory classic often featured in traditional restaurants around Salamanca.
Roast suckling lamb, prized in Castile and León for its delicate flavor and simple wood-oven preparation. A hallmark of regional Sunday meals.
Air-cured Iberian ham from nearby Guijuelo, famed for rich marbling and nutty flavor. One of Salamanca's most famous protected food products.
Refined Michelin-starred dining near Plaza Mayor, known for creative tasting menus rooted in Castilian products and elegant contemporary service.
Historic restaurant famed for Iberian ham, roast meats, and classic Salamanca dishes in a traditional setting close to the old city.
Long-established tavern celebrated for generous tapas, local cured meats, and informal Castilian dining in the historic center.
Moderate for Spain: rooms, meals, and local buses usually cost less than Madrid or Barcelona, but prices rise in peak student and holiday periods.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Cafes and taxis usually get small change, not a fixed percentage.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Salamanca 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 Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Salamanca trains use the Barcelona Sants to Salamanca station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Salamanca 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.
Salamanca 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: El Alquimista, Restaurante Isidro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salamanca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salamanca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salamanca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alameda Palace, Gran Hotel Corona Sol, Hotel Castellano Centro.
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