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Compare bus and train for Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 134 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 134, while a train costs an average of L 292.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 134 Average price Cheapest | L 292 Average price | L 183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer:
A bus is L 158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer costing on average L 292.
Other travel options to Argelès-sur-Mer take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around L 134 compared to roughly L 183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 49. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer
How to get from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31589:15 PM 2h20 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:35 PM Perpignan, Gare routière L 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
31589:15 PM 2h20 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:35 PM Perpignan, Gare routière L 57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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869819:26 AM 1h46 Barcelona Sants 11:12 AM Argelès-sur-Mer station L 545 1 One-way 1 transfer
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869794:24 PM 1h48 Barcelona Sants 6:12 PM Argelès-sur-Mer station L 347 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus8:55 PM 2h29 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:24 PM Perpignan, Gare routière L 63 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM 2h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:50 PM Perpignan, Gare routière L 66 1 One-way 0 transfers
31406:00 AM 2h25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 8:25 AM Perpignan, Gare routière L 69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer:
A bus is L 158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Argelès-sur-Mer costing on average L 292.
Other travel options to Argelès-sur-Mer take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Argelès-sur-Mer as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sant Adreu Comtal and arrive in Argelès-sur-Mer station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
- Travel with Renfe, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe MD to go to Argelès-sur-Mer by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Itabus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Argelès-sur-Mer by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe MD.
- 50 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Itabus, Sindbad, Infobus.
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