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Taking the train from Vila-Real to Barcelona in 2 hours 46 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Vila-Real to Barcelona? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 19 minutes to travel the 156 miles (251 km) from Vila-Real to Barcelona by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 46 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 9 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. This route is served by Renfe, Spain's main rail operator. You're likely to travel on one of their high-speed trains – AVE, Avlo, Avant, Alvia or AV-City – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train during your journey.
Train tickets from Vila-Real to Barcelona start from £20.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Barcelona? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Vila-Real to Barcelona by train
It takes an average of 5h 19m to travel from Vila-Real to Barcelona by train, over a distance of around 156 miles (251 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Vila-Real to Barcelona and tickets for this journey start from £20.70 when you book in advance.
FAQs about the train journey from Vila-Real to Barcelona
Want to know more about your journey from Vila-Real to Barcelona? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Renfe trains from Vila-Real to Barcelona
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Cheap train tickets from Vila-Real to Barcelona
Book in advance
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 Vila-Real to Barcelona by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
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.
Choose a slower or connecting train
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!
Look out for special deals
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.