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Compare flight and train for Barcelona to Formigal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Formigal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $227 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $227, while a flight costs an average of $614.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$227 Average price Cheapest | $614 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Formigal
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Formigal, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Formigal:
A train is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Formigal costing on average $614.
Other travel options to Formigal take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
Tickets start at around $227 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$156. The journey takes 8h 47m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Formigal
How to get from Barcelona to Formigal by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Formigal is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AF1449 · AF74926:00 AM 7h55 Barcelona El Prat Airport 1:55 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $651 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
AF1449 · AF74926:00 AM 7h55 Barcelona El Prat Airport 1:55 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $651 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF1549 · AF74965:55 PM 4h20 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:15 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $876 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
AF1449 · AF74946:00 AM 12h40 Barcelona El Prat Airport 6:40 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $651 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1514 · KL1411+
KL23461:10 PM 9h05 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:15 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $816 1 One-way 2 transfers
KL1512 · KL1411+
KL234611:15 AM 11h00 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:15 PM Pau Pyrenees Airport $816 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Formigal:
A train is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Formigal costing on average $614.
Other travel options to Formigal take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Formigal as scheduled services by flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Pau Pyrenees Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in St-Pé (Htes-Pyrénées).
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Amelia, Transavia France to go to Formigal by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités to go to Formigal by train.
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