Barcelona to Salou by train

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Overview: trains from Barcelona to Salou

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barcelona to Salou, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 09:27 View journey
Last train 19:30 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 91
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey US$10.58 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 10m
Train operators 3

Travelling from Barcelona to Salou by train

Considering a train trip from Barcelona to Salou? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Barcelona and Salou: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$10.58, then go to US$10, if booked a month in advance, and US$10, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Barcelona to Salou departure frequency and train timetable

With 12 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 29 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 09:27 and the last one is at 19:30. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 09:27, with the last one at 19:30.

Average train travel time from Barcelona to Salou

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 4 minutes, travelling a total distance of 91 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Barcelona to Salou trains

Tickets for travel to Salou along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Barcelona to Salou travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Salou.

FAQs about the train journey from Barcelona to Salou

Want to know more about your journey from Barcelona to Salou? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Barcelona and Salou covers 91 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.