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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
€40
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€51
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 18
18
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pamplona Airport to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pamplona Airport to Barcelona will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
It's difficult to get from Pamplona Airport to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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03093Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pamplona Airport to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €468.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price | €468 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pamplona Airport to Barcelona:
A train is €44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pamplona Airport to Barcelona costing on average €64.
A train is €448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pamplona Airport to Barcelona costing on average €468.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
The journey is about 16m faster (4h 9m by train vs 4h 25m by car) and roughly €51 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€20 vs €70). 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.
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Pamplona Airport to Barcelona run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
The fastest train covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pamplona Airport 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 Pamplona Airport to Barcelona trains use the Pamplona to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Pamplona Airport and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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