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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early work and deep connection to Barcelona, housed in medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calatayud to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calatayud to Barcelona will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 5 trains that leave Calatayud for Barcelona on Fri, Jun 26, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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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03305Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calatayud to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Calatayud to Barcelona:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calatayud to Barcelona costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
The journey is about 22m faster (3h 36m by train vs 3h 58m by car) and roughly $26 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 (€42) vs $77 (€63)). 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, Renfe.
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 Calatayud to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03063 | Delayed 5:42 AM 7:42 AMCalatayud station | 2h08 | 7:50 AM 7:50 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03113 | Delayed 12:41 PM Calatayud station | 2h30 | 1:11 PM 1:11 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03143 | On time 3:41 PM Calatayud station | 2h08 | 5:49 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03305 | On time 4:41 PM Calatayud station | 2h33 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03309 | Delayed 6:54 PM 8:54 PMCalatayud station | 2h26 | 11:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Calatayud to Barcelona run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
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