The cheapest and fastest trains from Nerja to Barcelona
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
733 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nerja to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nerja to Barcelona will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nerja for Barcelona on Fri, Nov 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 733 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 8 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 6 h 8 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.


Travel Information
Compare flight and train for Nerja to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nerja to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 455 miles (733 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€71 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nerja to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Nerja to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:33 AM Nerja | 6h08 | 3:41 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nerja to Barcelona
Trains from Nerja to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 11:50. The fastest train covers the 455 miles (733 km) distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 455 miles (733 km) |
Average train duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 11:50 |
Train companies: AVE from Nerja to Barcelona trainsAVE trains will get you between Nerja and Barcelona from $18 (€15). 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 Nerja to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nerja 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 Nerja to Barcelona
- 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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