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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
€64
Average price
€107
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
31
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 €107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €64.
Of the 31 trains that leave Sète for Barcelona on Sun, Aug 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct trains cover the 257 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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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9713Omio 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 €10. 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 €10, and a flight costs an average of €175.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€93 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €413 Average price | €75 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 €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sète to Barcelona costing on average €93.
A bus is €394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sète to Barcelona costing on average €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 €93 compared to roughly €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.
The table below shows live departures for Sète to Barcelona trains for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6231 · 9715 | On time 12:34 PM Sète station | 8h58 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
6231+ 09742 | Delayed 12:34 PM Sète station | 6h49 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
6229 · 9715 | Delayed 1:35 PM 2:35 PMSète station | 6h57 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
6229+ 09742 | Delayed 1:35 PM 2:35 PMSète station | 4h48 | 5:23 PM 5:23 PMBarcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 16 | |||||
876405+ 9711 | 8:11 AM Sète station | 5h25 | 1:36 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876405+ 9713 | 8:11 AM Sète station | 6h21 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876405+ 09730 | 8:11 AM Sète station | 4h25 | 12:36 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
09730 | 9:34 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 3h02 | 12:36 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
876409+ 9713 | 10:10 AM Sète station | 4h22 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876409+ 9711 | 10:10 AM Sète station | 3h26 | 1:36 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876409+ 09742 | 10:10 AM Sète station | 9h13 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
12331+ 09742 | 10:34 AM Sète station | 8h49 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
12331 · 9713 | 10:34 AM Sète station | 3h58 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
12331 · 9715 | 10:34 AM Sète station | 10h58 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876411+ 9713 | 11:09 AM Sète station | 3h23 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876411+ 9715 | 11:09 AM Sète station | 10h23 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
876411+ 09742 | 11:09 AM Sète station | 8h14 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
12347+ 09742 | 11:33 AM Sète station | 7h50 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
12347 · 9715 | 11:33 AM Sète station | 9h59 | 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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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 €43 but you can travel from only €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 €43 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 2:20 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
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This medieval district rewards slow wandering with narrow lanes, hidden squares, Roman traces, and some of the city’s richest atmosphere.
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A Catalan tomato-rubbed bread with olive oil and salt. Simple, iconic, and served almost everywhere as a staple of Barcelona meals.
Mixed seafood and rice cooked in a rich broth, often finished in the pan. A beloved coastal dish tied to Catalonia’s Mediterranean fishing tradition.
A Catalan custard dessert with citrus and cinnamon, topped with a caramelized sugar crust. It is one of the region’s most classic sweets.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant serving inventive Catalan tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Traditional tavern celebrated for vermouth, bombas, and classic tapas in a busy, authentic Barceloneta atmosphere.
Historic market bar famed for seafood tapas, fried fish, and a lively counter atmosphere inside Mercat de La Boqueria.
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, 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.

Most Sète to Barcelona trains use the Sète to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Sète and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sète is 1 km from Sète city centre. Public transport options include:
Sète has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Grand Bleu, La Marine
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sète. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sète. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sète: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sète: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sète: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Paris, Hotel L'Orque Bleue, Hotel Azur.
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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