Trains from Zaragoza to Barcelona

Trains in Spain are an efficient way to travel between cities, with Renfe offering domestic and international high-speed train routes. Zaragoza and Barcelona are only 310 km apart, so the train ride between these two cities won't take long. Renfe, the Spanish national rail firm, travels from Zaragoza to Barcelona approximately 30 times per day with the earliest trains leaving as early as 6:20 a.m. There are regular departures throughout the day until the final train leaves Zaragoza at 9:52 p.m. All Zaragoza to Barcelona trains are direct and take between 1½ and 5 hours depending on the service chosen. All trains depart from either Zaragoza's Delicias or Miraflores train station and arrive at Barcelona's Sants train station.

Taking the Train from Zaragoza

All trains depart from Zaragoza-Delicias Station, which is the north-west of the city. The station enjoys excellent connections to the rest of Zaragoza via the city's largest bus station, located just outside the station itself. If you are coming from the city center, buses will take about 25 minutes to reach the station. Taxis will be even quicker, with plenty of firms to choose from in Zaragoza. Delicias is also connected to Zaragoza Airport via a regular bus, enabling travelers to head straight from their flights onto trains going to Barcelona.

Getting into Barcelona by Train

Barcelona is one of Europe's cultural capitals. If you love art, it offers the Picasso Museum, the Miro Gallery and the imaginative architecture of Gaudi. There are astonishing churches like Sagraga Familia, as well as the sporting cathedral of the Camp Nou - home to one of the world's greatest football teams. And after that, Barcelona also has a world-class dining and nightlife scene. All trains from Zaragoza to Barcelona arrive at Sants, the main station. From there, the easiest way to reach central areas like Eixample is via the Metro, although buses are also available. If you arrive late at night, night buses and taxis will get you into town, and there are also regional train connections to destinations outside Barcelona.