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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.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€228
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€251
Fastest journey on Sep 18
11 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
12 h 16 m
Trains on Sep 18
4
Distance
871 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nancy to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nancy to Barcelona will cost around €251 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €228.
It's difficult to get from Nancy to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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886121 · 17582Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nancy to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €92, while a train costs an average of €157.
Distance: 541 miles (871 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€157 Average price | €92 Average price Cheapest | €133 Average price | €264 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 12m Average total duration 15h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Nancy to Barcelona:
A bus is €41 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nancy to Barcelona costing on average €133.
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nancy to Barcelona costing on average €157.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 15h 42m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (8h 25m by train vs 10h 18m by car) and roughly €107 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€157 vs €264). 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 Nancy to Barcelona trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2596 · 6611+ 886121 · 17582 | 8:15 AM Nancy Ville | 13h17 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 4 transfers | |
2596 · 6611 · 9826 · 9715 | 8:15 AM Nancy Ville | 13h17 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 3 transfers | |
2596 · 6611+ 09742 | 8:15 AM Nancy Ville | 11h08 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
2536 · 9715 | 10:09 AM Nancy Ville | 11h23 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nancy to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €55 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 16:25. The fastest train covers the 541 miles (871 km) distance in 8h 14m.
Distance 541 miles (871 km) |
Average train duration 8h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €55 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 14m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 4:25 PM |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nancy 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 Nancy to Barcelona trains use the Nancy Ville to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Nancy and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nancy Ville is 2 km from Nancy city centre. Public transport options include:
Nancy Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lor'n Food, PAUL, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in the gallery connecting the two halls next to PAUL.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:40 - 18:00, Sat: 07:00 - 18:00, Sun: 12:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located at the Hall République between the two automatic doors leading to platform 1.
Available at Nancy Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nancy Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nancy Ville: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include KOSY Appart'Hôtels Nancy - Coeur de Ville, ibis Nancy Centre Gare et Congrès, Hôtel Mercure Nancy Centre Gare.
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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