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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
€146
Average price
€152
Fastest journey
7 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 49 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
835 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ourense to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ourense to Barcelona will cost around €152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €146.
It's difficult to get from Ourense to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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06121Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ourense to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €21.
Distance: 518 miles (835 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€74 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price | €78 Average price |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 19m Average total duration 13h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ourense to Barcelona:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ourense to Barcelona costing on average €78.
A train is €33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ourense to Barcelona costing on average €107.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 13h 49m.
The table below shows live departures for Ourense to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:25 AM Ourense | 12h15 | 7:40 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Ourense | 12h15 | 8:40 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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04114+ 06121 | 6:58 AM Ourense-Empalme | 8h41 | 3:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04114+ 06111 | 6:58 AM Ourense-Empalme | 7h41 | 2:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04114+ 06021 | 6:58 AM Ourense-Empalme | 11h15 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06111 | 7:28 AM Ourense-Empalme | 7h11 | 2:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06021 | 7:28 AM Ourense-Empalme | 10h45 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06121 | 7:28 AM Ourense-Empalme | 8h11 | 3:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06161 | 8:20 AM Ourense-Empalme | 11h19 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06121 | 8:20 AM Ourense-Empalme | 7h19 | 3:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06021 | 8:20 AM Ourense-Empalme | 9h53 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ourense to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €21 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 518 miles (835 km) distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 518 miles (835 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 15m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ourense 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 Ourense to Barcelona trains use the Ourense to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Ourense and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ourense is 2 km from Ourense city centre. Public transport options include:
Ourense 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: Restaurante Sanmiguel, Restaurante Nova
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ourense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ourense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ourense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ourense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ourense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Ourense, Hotel Francisco II, Hotel Princess.
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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