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Compare bus and train for Barcelona to Puigcerdà
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Puigcerdà among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $175.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Puigcerdà:
A bus is $146 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Puigcerdà costing on average $175.
Other travel options to Puigcerdà take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $175 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-143.81. The journey takes 6h 6m versus 1h 57m 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.
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How to get from Barcelona to Puigcerdà by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Puigcerdà is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal6:30 PM2h58Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:28 PMPuigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà)$291One-way0 transfers
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Normal6:30 PM2h58Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:28 PMPuigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal6:30 PM2h58Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:28 PMPuigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal9:30 AM2h58Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:28 PMPuigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà)$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Puigcerdà:
A bus is $146 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Puigcerdà costing on average $175.
Other travel options to Puigcerdà take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Puigcerdà as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Latour de Carol-Enveitg.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Puigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà).
- Travel with Alsa to go to Puigcerdà by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Puigcerdà by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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