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Making your way from Carcassonne to sunny Barcelona? The journey from Carcassonne station to Barcelona Sants will take you just under three hours with one change along the way. You’ll be transported from central Carcassonne to the modern Barcelona Sants station, just a short distance from the city centre. From here, you can take a bus or the metro to reach the heart of the city with ease, where you can marvel at Gaudi’s stunning architecture. Or simply head straight to the beach for some much-needed sunbathing time.
Spend your train journey cocooned in comfy seats on the modern Renfe-SNCF trains. Upgrade to First Class for a little touch of luxury, although all classes offer spacious seating and power sockets.
Ready to plan your trip? Start by reading through journey FAQs and checking train times below.
First train | 7:29 am | |
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Last train | 6:26 pm | |
Departure station | Carcassonne | |
Arrival station | Barcelona Sants | |
Journey time | From 3h 1m | |
Distance | 128 miles (205 km) | |
Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $35.23 | |
Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus |
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Carcassonne to Barcelona Sants by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.