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Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s early work and deep connection to Barcelona, housed in medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Barcelona will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 13 trains that leave Sant Carles de la Rapita for Barcelona on Tue, Jun 30, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
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18122Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Sant Carles de la Rapita to Barcelona:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Barcelona costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 55m by train vs 1h 59m by car) and roughly $37 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $54 (€44)). 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, Renfe INTERCITY.
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 Sant Carles de la Rapita to Barcelona trains for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ 18126 | 8:25 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 7h19 | 3:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18124 | 8:25 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h19 | 1:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18124 | 8:25 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h19 | 1:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18124 | 9:15 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h29 | 1:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18124 | 9:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h24 | 1:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18124 | 9:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h24 | 1:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18128 | 10:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 7h24 | 5:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18126 | 10:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h24 | 3:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18126 | 10:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h24 | 3:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18128 | 11:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 6h24 | 5:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18126 | 11:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h24 | 3:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18130 | 11:20 AM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 7h54 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18130 | 12:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 6h54 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18128 | 12:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h24 | 5:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18128 | 12:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h24 | 5:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18128 | 1:15 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h29 | 5:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18128 | 1:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h24 | 5:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18130 | 1:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h54 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18130 | 2:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h54 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18130 | 2:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h54 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18132 | 2:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 6h24 | 8:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18132 | 3:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h24 | 8:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18132 | 3:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h24 | 8:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18134 | 3:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 6h54 | 10:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18134 | 4:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 5h54 | 10:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18132 | 4:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h24 | 8:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18132 | 4:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h24 | 8:44 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18134 | 5:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h54 | 10:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18096 | 5:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 6h23 | 11:43 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18134 | 5:20 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h54 | 10:14 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18096 | 7:15 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h28 | 11:43 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 18096 | 7:15 PM Sant Carles de la Rapita, Estació d'autobusos | 4h28 | 11:43 PM Barcelona Passeig De Gracia | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 30 | |||||
18120 | 5:56 AM L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h14 | 8:10 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
35869 | 6:11 AM L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 1h37 | 7:48 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
18054 | 7:19 AM L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa | 2h18 | 9:37 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sant Carles de la Rapita to Barcelona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
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