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Compare train for Ciudad Real to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ciudad Real to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Ciudad Real to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 2h 45m faster (4h 15m by train vs 7h 0m by car) and roughly €78 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€39 vs €117). 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 Ciudad Real to Barcelona
How to get from Ciudad Real to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ciudad Real to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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0616112:30 PM 7h09 Ciudad Real station 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0616112:30 PM 7h09 Ciudad Real station 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0615112:30 PM 6h24 Ciudad Real station 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants €47 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0616110:30 AM 9h09 Ciudad Real station 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0602110:30 AM 7h43 Ciudad Real station 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants €45 1 One-way 1 transfer
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060218:45 AM 9h28 Ciudad Real station 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants €45 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 40 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ciudad Real and Barcelona as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ciudad Real station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Travel with iryo, AVE to go to Barcelona by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with AVE.
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