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Barcelona to Salamanca by train
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Cheapest Price €17.57
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30 days in advance €77.98
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7 days in advance €87.83
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First train05:50
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Last train21:25
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey6hr 26m
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Distance654 kilometres
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Trains per day13
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Avg. journey time10hr 23m
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Train operators
Barcelona to Salamanca train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Barcelona to Salamanca by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Barcelona to Salamanca take around 6 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 654 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Barcelona is scheduled to depart at around 05:50. The last departure is usually at around 21:25 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Barcelona at around 06:05, with the last train leaving at around 21:15. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 13 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €17.57.
We think any time is a great time to visit Salamanca, 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 Salamanca.
Is there a direct train from Barcelona to Salamanca?
The journey between Barcelona and Salamanca usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Barcelona to Salamanca every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Barcelona to Salamanca?
The Barcelona to Salamanca train travel takes about 6 hours and 26 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Barcelona to Salamanca train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Salamanca leaving Barcelona at around 05:50 and the last train leaving at around 21:25 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Barcelona at around 06:05, with the final departure at 21:15.
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AVE via Madrid
The first leg from Barcelona to Madrid follows a modern high-speed route on an AVE train. The second part of the journey, from Madrid to Salamanca, is a relaxed run through the hills on a comfortable regional train service. Along the way, you'll see the scenic Sierra de Guadarrama. Connecting between the two trains in Madrid requires an easy change of station (from Atocha to Chamartín).
Barcelona to Madrid
Take a high-speed AVE or Ouigo train directly from Barcelona Sants station to Madrid Atocha. Trains that stop up to four times along the way may take 30 to 40 minutes longer. This journey along Spain's premier high-speed rail route reveals a variety of passing landscapes as you speed from Catalonia through Aragon to the Spanish heartland.
Madrid interchange: Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Madrid-Chamartin
Arriving at Madrid Puerta de Atocha, you'll need to transfer to Chamartín station. In order to get to Chamartín, follow the signs to Atocha Cercanías to take a local suburban service (called Cercanías). It is about a 10-min walk. The suburban station is on the same premises as Puerta de Atocha and is well signed. Cercanías trains depart about every 5 mins. It is only 3 stops to Chamartín and the journey will not take more than 15 mins. Don't forget to buy a ticket for the Cercanías train. It will only cost you a couple of euros.
As everywhere at main stations in Spain you need to check in and be ready to board the train a few minutes before the advertised departure time. Allow 1 hr for the total transfer between Atocha and Chamartín.
Madrid to Salamanca
The Media Distancia trains to Salamanca all depart from Chamartín station in Madrid. This is a one-class service. All trains make three stops along the way. In Salamanca, your train stops twice. The first station is called 'Salamanca'. While this is the best bet if you are connecting to other trains or local buses, travellers bound for the centre of town should stay on the train for an extra 3 mins and alight at 'Salamanca-La Alamedilla'. This second station is much closer to the Plaza Mayor and the Old Town.