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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
$30
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 32 trains that leave Castelló de la Plana for Barcelona on Wed, Jun 10, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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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00460Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01192 | Delayed 5:51 PM 7:35 PMCastellón De La Plana | 2h29 | 8:20 PM 8:20 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
01072+ 03073 | Delayed 7:20 AM Castellón De La Plana | 3h51 | 9:11 AM 9:11 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01072 | On time 7:20 AM Castellón De La Plana | 2h19 | 9:39 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
01072+ 03091 | Delayed 7:20 AM Castellón De La Plana | 4h46 | 10:06 AM 10:06 AMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01072+ 03993 | Delayed 7:20 AM Castellón De La Plana | 7h34 | 12:54 PM 12:54 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01092+ 34813 | On time 9:52 AM Castellón De La Plana | 5h19 | 3:11 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01092 | On time 9:52 AM Castellón De La Plana | 2h20 | 12:12 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
01092+ 03093 | On time 9:52 AM Castellón De La Plana | 3h12 | 1:04 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01092+ 03993 | Delayed 9:52 AM Castellón De La Plana | 5h02 | 12:54 PM 12:54 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01112+ 34813 | On time 12:11 PM Castellón De La Plana | 3h00 | 3:11 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01112+ 03113 | Delayed 12:11 PM Castellón De La Plana | 3h00 | 1:11 PM 1:11 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01112+ 03993 | Delayed 12:11 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h43 | 12:54 PM 12:54 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01152+ 08207 | 3:50 PM Castellón De La Plana | 4h45 | 8:35 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01152+ 03305 | 3:50 PM Castellón De La Plana | 3h24 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01152 | 3:50 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h29 | 6:19 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
01152+ 08187 | 3:50 PM Castellón De La Plana | 3h30 | 7:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01162+ 08207 | 4:21 PM Castellón De La Plana | 4h14 | 8:35 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01162+ 08187 | 4:21 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h59 | 7:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
01162 | 4:21 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h39 | 7:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
01162+ 03305 | 4:21 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h53 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
00694 | 5:58 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h53 | 8:51 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
00694+ 34621 | 5:58 PM Castellón De La Plana | 3h42 | 9:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
00694+ 00460 | 5:58 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h59 | 8:57 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
00694+ 03173 | 5:58 PM Castellón De La Plana | 3h13 | 9:11 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
00460 | 6:21 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h36 | 8:57 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
00460+ 03173 | 6:21 PM Castellón De La Plana | 2h50 | 9:11 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
00460+ 34621 | 6:21 PM Castellón De La Plana | 3h19 | 9:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
00460+ 03183 | 6:21 PM Castellón De La Plana | 3h28 | 9:49 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
18096 | 6:49 PM Castellón De La Plana | 4h48 | 11:37 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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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.
Barcelona’s leading fine arts museum, especially strong in Romanesque murals, Gothic art, and Catalan modernism.
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.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. It is a signature Catalan staple served with many meals and tapas.
Roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion dressed with olive oil. A classic Catalan vegetable dish with deep smoky flavor.
A Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. It is especially associated with coastal Catalan cooking.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine by celebrated chefs in an elegant modern space.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Lively, established seafood and tapas spot near El Born, famous for market-fresh plates, shellfish, and a bustling counter atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are fair value, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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