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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sète to Barcelona
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sète to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sète to Barcelona will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
It's difficult to get from Sète to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
9715+
8764256:11 PM3h21Sète station9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$931One-way1 transfer- 9713+8698311:09 AM3h23Sète station2:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1051One-way1 transfer
- 9715+8764256:11 PM3h21Sète station9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$931One-way1 transfer
- 9713+8698311:09 AM3h23Sète station2:32 PMBarcelona Sants$1051One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Sète to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sète to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $217.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $511 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Sète to Barcelona:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sète to Barcelona costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $488 (€394) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sète to Barcelona costing on average $511 (€413).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Flight takes on average 8h 46m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 3h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $115 (€93) compared to roughly $92 (€75) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with AVE.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sète to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Sète to Barcelona trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 876425+9715 | 6:11 PM Sète station | 3h21 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sète to Barcelona
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Trains from Sète to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (257 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 159 miles (257 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 2:20 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Sète to Barcelona trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Sète and Barcelona from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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AVE
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Sète to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sète 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 Sète to Barcelona
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Grand Bleu
- La Marine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel de Paris
- Hotel L'Orque Bleue
- Hotel Azur
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, partly covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections
WifiLockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- 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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