- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besalú to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besalú to Barcelona will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 22 trains that leave Besalú for Barcelona on Fri, May 29, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 55 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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03162Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besalú to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Besalú to Barcelona:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Besalú to Barcelona costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 56m.
The journey is about 36m faster (56m by train vs 1h 32m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $27 (€22)). 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 AVE, Renfe AVLO.
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 Besalú to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09742 | Delayed 5:12 PM 6:24 PMFigueres–Vilafant | 0h59 | 6:11 PM 6:11 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
08396 | Delayed 7:08 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h59 | 6:07 PM 6:07 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34292 | On time 7:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h58 | 8:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
34302 | 5:28 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 6:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03302 | On time 5:28 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 6:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03662 | On time 6:18 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 7:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34662 | 6:18 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 7:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34082 | 7:07 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 8:04 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
01081 | On time 7:07 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 8:04 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34092 | 7:53 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 8:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03092 | On time 7:53 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h57 | 8:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34102 | 9:09 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h56 | 10:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
01101 | On time 9:09 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h56 | 10:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
08316 | 11:30 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h59 | 12:29 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
09730 | Delayed 11:37 AM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h59 | 10:36 AM 10:36 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
08336 | 1:10 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h58 | 2:08 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34262 | 2:55 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 3:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03162 | 2:55 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 3:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34712 | 4:42 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h58 | 5:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34182 | 5:04 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 5:59 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34192 | 5:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 6:30 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03192 | 5:35 PM Figueres–Vilafant | 0h55 | 6:30 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Besalú to Barcelona run on average 16 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 5:28 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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