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Travel from Barcelona to Albatera-Catral by train in 6 hours 56 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Barcelona to Albatera-Catral by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Barcelona to Albatera-Catral by train is 9 hours 29 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 6 hours 56 minutes. Around 6 trains per day travel the 274 miles (441 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way to Albatera-Catral. Jump on one of Renfe's high-speed or regional trains to Albatera-Catral and you'll be there in no time. Connecting major destinations in Spain, Renfe offers comfortable seating and air-conditioning on all their trains as standard.
Book train tickets from Barcelona to Albatera-Catral in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. You can check prices from Barcelona to Albatera-Catral in our Journey Planner.
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Barcelona to Albatera-Catral by train
| First train | 07:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:15 | |
| Departure station | Barcelona | |
| Arrival station | Albatera-Catral | |
| Journey time | From 6h 56m | |
| Distance | 274 miles (441 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Renfe and Euromed trains from Barcelona to Albatera-Catral
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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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Euromed is Renfe's high-speed service that travels along the Mediterranean coast. Able to travel at 155 mph (250 km/h), Euromed trains run on the Barcelona – Tarragona – Castellón – Valencia – Alicante route - also known as the "Mediterranean Corridor". With a frequency of up to 12 daily trips between these cities, Euromed trains offer two classes on board – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). Designed by Talgo, the trains that run between Barcelona and Alicante offer 63 seats in Preferente and 236 in Turista, with 11 carriages (including a food carriage) and two locomotives, which allows them to travel in both directions.
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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Albatera-Catral
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 Barcelona to Albatera-Catral 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.