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Compare train and bus for Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 44m by train vs 2h 50m by car) and roughly $30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 vs $72). 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 Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona
How to get from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
180966:49 PM 4h48 Castellón De La Plana 11:37 PM Barcelona Sants $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
180966:49 PM 4h48 Castellón De La Plana 11:37 PM Barcelona Sants $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
010727:19 AM 2h20 Castellón De La Plana 9:39 AM Barcelona Sants $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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004606:21 PM 2h36 Castellón De La Plana 8:57 PM Barcelona Sants $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
006945:58 PM 2h53 Castellón De La Plana 8:51 PM Barcelona Sants $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
011927:35 PM 2h29 Castellón De La Plana 10:04 PM Barcelona Sants $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM 3h30 Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal2:15 PM 3h40 Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station 5:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal5:30 AM 3h45 Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station 9:15 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelló de la Plana to Barcelona costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelló de la Plana and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Castellón De La Plana and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Castellón de la Plana, Bus Station and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife, Plana to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe to go to Barcelona by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, Hife.
- 8 direct trains per day with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe.
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