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Compare bus and train for Puigcerdà to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Puigcerdà to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €134.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Puigcerdà to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Puigcerdà to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Puigcerdà to Barcelona:
A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Puigcerdà to Barcelona costing on average €134.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Puigcerdà to Barcelona
How to get from Puigcerdà to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Puigcerdà to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:39 PM 2h51 Puigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà) 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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5:39 PM 2h51 Puigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà) 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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5:39 PM 2h21 Puigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà) 8:00 PM Barcelona, Av. Diagonal (Francesc Macià) €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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4:27 PM 3h18 Puigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà) 7:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Puigcerdà to Barcelona:
A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Puigcerdà to Barcelona costing on average €134.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Puigcerdà and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Latour de Carol-Enveitg and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Puigcerdà, Carrer de l'Estació (Hotel Parada Puigcerdà) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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