Avignon to Barcelona by train

Q: Is there a direct train from Avignon to Barcelona?

The journey between Avignon and Barcelona usually involves 5 changes of train.ZeroTrains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

Q: How long does it take to travel from Avignon to Barcelona?

The Avignon to Barcelona train travel takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes, no matter when you leave.

Cheapest Price AU$17.52
30 days in advance AU$148.92
7 days in advance AU$226.30

First train

08:37
Last train

08:45

Avg changes

0
Fastest journey

3hr 53m

Distance

356 kilometres
Trains per day

4

Avg. journey time

3hr 55m
Train operators

Prices updated on May 07, 2026

Avignon to Barcelona train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Avignon to Barcelona by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Avignon to Barcelona take around 3 hours and 53 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 356 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Avignon is scheduled to depart at around 08:37. The last departure is usually at around 08:45. This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 4 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$17.52.

We think any time is a great time to visit Barcelona, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Barcelona.

Is there a direct train from Avignon to Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct train from Avignon to Barcelona.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Avignon to Barcelona?

The Avignon to Barcelona train travel takes about 3 hours and 53 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Avignon to Barcelona train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Barcelona leaving Avignon at around 08:37 and the last train leaving at around 08:45. This is the same at the weekend.

Barcelona to Avignon by train

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AVE

The high-speed train from Avignon to Barcelona has transformed travel between the Rhône Valley and Catalonia. Comfortable AVE trains run by Spanish operator RENFE now dash between the two cities.

If the timing of the direct train does not suit, there are other connections between Avignon and Barcelona. These usually require travelling from Avignon Centre station on a local train to Montpellier or Narbonne, there to connect onto fast AVE or TGV. But travel times are up to five hours longer than on the direct train.

The rail journey from Avignon to Barcelona starts with good views of the lower part of the Rhône Valley. After a glimpse of cities such as Nîmes and Montpellier, the route skirts the Languedoc coast before using the new Perthus Tunnel to reach Spain.