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Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
8 h 46 m
Average duration
9 h 47 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
It's difficult to get from El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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06015Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 558 miles (899 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona:
A flight is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
The journey is about 1h 9m faster (9h 57m by train vs 11h 6m by car) and roughly $105 (€85) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($117 (€95) vs $222 (€180)). 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 Renfe, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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 El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday, August 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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02135+ 03941 | Delayed 11:42 AM 1:40 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station | 9h20 | 11:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
02135+ 06015 | Delayed 11:42 AM 1:40 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station | 9h10 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | Delayed 1:45 PM El Puerto de Santa María, Av. del Monasterio (Estación de tren) | 9h05 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
13393+ 03941 | On time 2:04 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 8h56 | 11:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
13393+ 06015 | Delayed 2:04 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 8h46 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
13003+ 06015 | On time 7:11 AM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 15h39 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 8:25 AM El Puerto de Santa María, Av. del Monasterio (Estación de tren) | 14h25 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
13005+ 06015 | 9:05 AM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 13h45 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
13007+ 06015 | 10:06 AM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 12h44 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
13009+ 06015 | 11:16 AM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 11h34 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
35011+ 06015 | 1:06 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 9h44 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
13011+ 06015 | 1:06 PM El Puerto de Santa María Station | 9h44 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $117 (€95) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 558 miles (899 km) distance in 12h 47m.
Distance 558 miles (899 km) |
Average train duration 9h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€95) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 47m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most El Puerto de Santa María to Barcelona trains use the Puerto Santa María to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare El Puerto de Santa María and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Puerto Santa María is 1 km from El Puerto de Santa María city centre. Public transport options include:
Puerto Santa María has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Puerto Santa María.
Available at Puerto Santa María: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Puerto Santa María.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
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