Explore Milan to Barcelona by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Milan to Barcelona aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Milan to Barcelona

Getting from Milan to Barcelona by rail typically costs AU$85.41, but runs about AU$410 if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to AU$405. Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Milan to Barcelona departure frequency and train timetable

With 26 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 18 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:45 and the last one is at 23:13. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:54, with the last one at 23:13.

Average train travel time from Milan to Barcelona

The quickest time by train is 11 hours and 49 minutes, travelling a total distance of 730 kilometres.

When do tickets between Milan and Barcelona go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Milan and Barcelona 7 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your Milan to Barcelona travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Barcelona.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Milan to Barcelona by train?

The train journey between Milan and Barcelona covers 730 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Milan to Barcelona?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$85.41. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around AU$410. If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically AU$405.

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Milan to Barcelona?

Tickets for this journey become available 7 months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Milan to Barcelona by train?

The fastest journey is 11 hours and 49 minutes.