The cheapest and fastest trains from La Ciotat to Barcelona
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Ciotat to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Ciotat to Barcelona will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 1 trains that leave La Ciotat for Barcelona on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 346 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 6 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 7 h 6 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.
1:23 PM7h06La Ciotat8:29 PMBarcelona$911One-way0 transfers
1:23 PM7h06La Ciotat8:29 PMBarcelona$911One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for La Ciotat to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from La Ciotat to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $159 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Ciotat to Barcelona:
A bus is $103 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Ciotat to Barcelona costing on average $137 (€110).
A bus is $125 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Ciotat to Barcelona costing on average $159 (€127).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
The journey is about 20m faster (5h 25m by train vs 5h 45m by car) and roughly $17 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($137 (€110) vs $154 (€123)). 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.
Live departures
La Ciotat to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for La Ciotat to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:23 PM La Ciotat | 7h06 | 8:29 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from La Ciotat to Barcelona
Trains from La Ciotat to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€62) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:04, the last at 16:34. The fastest train covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 6h 4m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average train duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€62) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 4m |
First train 8:04 AM |
Last train 4:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from La Ciotat to Barcelona trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between La Ciotat and Barcelona from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from La Ciotat to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Ciotat 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from La Ciotat to Barcelona
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station entrance.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Located in the main hall
- 20 places, not covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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