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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
$179
Average price
$305
Fastest journey
8 h 47 m
Average duration
9 h 18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
697 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dijon to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dijon to Barcelona will cost around $305 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
Of the 6 trains that leave Dijon for Barcelona on Sun, May 31, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 697 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 47 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 9 h 49 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dijon to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 433 miles (697 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$251 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $261 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg 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 Dijon to Barcelona:
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dijon to Barcelona costing on average $176 (€142).
A bus is $170 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Barcelona costing on average $251 (€202).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
The journey is about 1h 50m faster (6h 21m by train vs 8h 11m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($251 (€202) vs $261 (€210)). 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.
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 Dijon to Barcelona trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4200+ 09742 | On time 10:25 AM Dijon station | 11h07 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
17769+ 09742 | On time 10:50 AM Dijon station | 10h42 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
17771+ 09742 | On time 12:44 PM Dijon station | 8h48 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dijon to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $136 (€110) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 18:49. The fastest train covers the 433 miles (697 km) distance in 8h 47m.
Distance 433 miles (697 km) |
Average train duration 6h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $136 (€110) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 47m |
First train 2:20 AM |
Last train 6:49 PM |
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