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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€165
Average price
€165
Fastest journey
12 h 58 m
Average duration
12 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
726 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Barcelona will cost around €165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €165.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292+
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Milan to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 726 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
€115 Average price | €157 Average price | €77 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price |
10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 15m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 29m Average total duration 21h 29m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Barcelona trains for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9292+09742 | On time 5:25 AM Milan Centrale | 12h58 | 6:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Barcelona
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Trains from Milan to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €115 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 10:54. The fastest train covers the 726 km distance in 28h 40m.
Distance 726 km |
Average train duration 9h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €115 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 28h 40m |
First train 06:20 |
Last train 10:54 |
Train companies: AVE, Trenitalia, Regionale from Milan to Barcelona trainsAVE, Trenitalia, Regionale trains will get you between Milan and Barcelona from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Barcelona
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