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Compare bus and train for Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. 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 train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Santa Cristina de Aro take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $20 (€16)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro
How to get from Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE2:00 PM2h00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)4:00 PMSanta Cristina d'Aro, Plaça Mercat (Centre)$241One-way0 transfers
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BASE2:00 PM2h00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)4:00 PMSanta Cristina d'Aro, Plaça Mercat (Centre)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BASE2:00 PM2h00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)4:00 PMSanta Cristina d'Aro, Plaça Mercat (Centre)$241One-way0 transfers
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BASE4:30 PM2h00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)6:30 PMSanta Cristina d'Aro, Plaça Mercat (Centre)$241One-way0 transfers
BASE10:15 AM2h00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)12:15 PMSanta Cristina d'Aro, Plaça Mercat (Centre)$241One-way0 transfers
BASE7:45 PM2h00El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)9:45 PMSanta Cristina d'Aro, Plaça Mercat (Centre)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Santa Cristina de Aro costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Santa Cristina de Aro take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Santa Cristina de Aro as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona El Clot Aragó and arrive in Caldes de Malavella station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Santa Cristina d'Aro, Plaça Mercat (Centre).
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Santa Cristina de Aro by train.
- Travel with SARFA S.L. to go to Santa Cristina de Aro by bus.
- 20 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe.
- 25 direct buses per day with SARFA S.L..
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