- Must visit
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
Major museum on Montjuïc with outstanding Romanesque murals, Gothic art, and Catalan modernisme collections in the Palau Nacional.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Aventura to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Port Aventura to Barcelona Sants will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 3 trains that leave Port Aventura for Barcelona Sants on Thu, May 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Port Aventura to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Port Aventura to Barcelona Sants:
A train is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Port Aventura to Barcelona Sants costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 12m by train vs 1h 16m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $39 (€32)). 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.
Direct services run with Renfe, iryo.
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 Port Aventura to Barcelona Sants trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:41 PM Port Aventura | 1h26 | 11:07 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 11:11 AM Port Aventura | 1h26 | 12:37 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:11 PM Port Aventura | 1h26 | 2:37 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Port Aventura to Barcelona Sants run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:11, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 11:11 AM |
Last train 9:41 PM |
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Major museum on Montjuïc with outstanding Romanesque murals, Gothic art, and Catalan modernisme collections in the Palau Nacional.
Important museum tracing Picasso's early formation and strong links with Barcelona, housed in medieval palaces in La Ribera.
Leading modern art museum dedicated to Joan Miró, featuring paintings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions on Montjuïc.
Barcelona's famous promenade linking Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lively with historic buildings, street life, and markets nearby.
Prestigious avenue known for luxury shops, modernist architecture, and flagship Gaudí houses, ideal for an elegant urban walk.
Atmospheric medieval quarter of narrow lanes, hidden squares, and historic architecture in the heart of old Barcelona.
Toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt; a staple of Catalan cuisine often served with meals or cured meats.
Traditional Catalan dish of slow-roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion, usually dressed with olive oil; simple and deeply local.
A refreshing Catalan salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives, especially popular in warm weather.
Internationally acclaimed fine-dining restaurant in Barcelona celebrated for creative tasting menus and exceptional service.
Established Barceloneta seafood restaurant known for rice dishes, fideuà, and traditional Catalan flavors in a classic setting.
Historic dining room famous for paella, Catalan classics, and old-Barcelona atmosphere; one of the city’s best-known traditional restaurants.
Moderate by Western Europe standards: transport is reasonable, but central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for good table service; little or no tip for coffee bars. Round up taxis.
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
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