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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Barcelona will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Cité de Carcassonne to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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9735Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cité de Carcassonne to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$112 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Barcelona:
A bus is $78 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cité de Carcassonne to Barcelona costing on average $112 (€91).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (2h 41m by train vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $112 (€91) compared to roughly $83 (€68) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cité de Carcassonne to Barcelona trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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876209+ 09730 | Delayed 7:22 AM Carcassonne | 5h14 | 10:36 AM 10:36 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876209+ 9713 | On time 7:22 AM Carcassonne | 7h10 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
4651+ 09730 | Delayed 7:29 AM Carcassonne | 5h07 | 10:36 AM 10:36 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876211+ 9713 | On time 8:00 AM Carcassonne | 6h32 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876211+ 09730 | Delayed 8:00 AM Carcassonne | 4h36 | 10:36 AM 10:36 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876251+ 9713 | On time 8:18 AM Carcassonne | 6h14 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876251+ 09730 | Delayed 8:18 AM Carcassonne | 4h18 | 10:36 AM 10:36 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
6871+ 09730 | Delayed 8:24 AM Carcassonne | 4h12 | 10:36 AM 10:36 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876215+ 09742 | Delayed 9:22 AM Carcassonne | 10h01 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876215+ 09730 | Delayed 9:22 AM Carcassonne | 3h14 | 10:36 AM 10:36 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
4655+ 09730 | Delayed 7:34 AM 9:29 AMCarcassonne | 3h07 | 10:36 AM 10:36 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876253+ 9713 | On time 10:21 AM Carcassonne | 4h11 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876253+ 09742 | Delayed 10:21 AM Carcassonne | 9h02 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876219+ 9715 | 11:22 AM Carcassonne | 10h10 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876219+ 9713 | On time 11:22 AM Carcassonne | 3h10 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
9713+ 876219 | Delayed 10:24 AM 11:22 AMCarcassonne | 3h10 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876219+ 09742 | Delayed 11:22 AM Carcassonne | 8h01 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876255+ 9715 | 12:20 PM Carcassonne | 9h12 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876255+ 09742 | Delayed 12:20 PM Carcassonne | 7h03 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876221+ 9715 | 1:22 PM Carcassonne | 8h10 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876221+ 09742 | Delayed 1:22 PM Carcassonne | 6h01 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
4659+ 09742 | Delayed 1:29 PM Carcassonne | 5h54 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876257+ 9715 | 2:17 PM Carcassonne | 7h15 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876257+ 09742 | Delayed 2:17 PM Carcassonne | 5h06 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
6875 · 9715 | 6:29 PM Carcassonne | 3h03 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cité de Carcassonne to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€47) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€47) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 6:22 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early years and artistic development in Barcelona. One of the city’s most visited museums.
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Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, with paintings, sculptures, and strong views over the city from Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s best-known promenade, lively and crowded, linking Plaça de Catalunya with the old port.
Historic heart of Barcelona with medieval lanes, small squares, hidden courtyards, and many major monuments.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and landmark modernist buildings including Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
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Acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine by celebrated chefs in an elegant modern space.
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Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are fair value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
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