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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Massy to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €107, while a flight costs an average of €438.
Distance: 507 miles (816 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€141 Average price | €107 Average price Cheapest | €438 Average price | €163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Massy to Barcelona:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Massy to Barcelona costing on average €141.
A bus is €331 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Massy to Barcelona costing on average €438.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 15h 20m.
The journey is about 2h 25m faster (7h 22m by train vs 9h 47m by car) and roughly €22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€141 vs €163). 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 Massy to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:28 AM Massy | 31h04 | 2:32 PM Barcelona | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:27 PM Massy | 18h09 | 12:36 PM Barcelona | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Massy to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €79 but you can travel from only €31 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:14, the last at 17:26. The fastest train covers the 507 miles (816 km) distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 507 miles (816 km) |
Average train duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €79 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 8:14 AM |
Last train 5:26 PM |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Massy 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 Massy to Barcelona trains use the Massy-TGV to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Massy and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Massy-TGV is 1 km from Massy city centre. Public transport options include:
Massy-TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de Massy, La Crêperie de Massy
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Massy-TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Massy-TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Massy-TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Massy-TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Massy-TGV: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Paris Massy Gare TGV, Ibis Styles Massy Opera Hotel, Residhome Paris-Massy.
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.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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