To Barcelona by train
To Barcelona with Eurostar and TGV
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is the second largest city in Spain. By train you will get from Amsterdam to the beautiful coastal city in just 11.10 hours.
With Eurostar via Paris to Barcelona
Eurostar from Amsterdam, Schiphol and Rotterdam arrives at Gare du Nord station. There you will have to make a transfer from Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon. You will do this by metro (RER). You have 49 minutes for this transfer. The metro (RER) takes about 14 minutes.
Transferring in Paris
You can buy metro tickets at Gare du Nord station or sometimes in the Eurostar bar carriage. Please note that the bar carriage does not always have these metro tickets.
Would you like a wider transfer? Then choose the connection where you leave an hour earlier from the Netherlands. Then the transfer time is 2.19 hours. Then the transfer time is 2.19 hours and you will have one change of trains less.
By TGV from Paris to Barcelona
From Gare de Lyon station in Paris, travel on to Barcelona by TGV. This journey takes 6.31 hours.
By train to Barcelona from the Netherlands
| Route | Travel time | Change trains | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound | ||||
| Amsterdam CS - Barcelona | 12:10 hrs | 1 | 09:15 | 21.25 |
| Rotterdam CS - Barcelona | 11:27 hrs | 1 | 9.58 | 21.25 |
| Amsterdam CS - Barcelona | 11.10 | 2 | 10.15 | 21.25 |
| Rotterdam CS - Barcelona | 10.27 hrs | 2 | 10.58 | 21.25 |
| Return | ||||
| Barcelona - Amsterdam CS | 11.11 hrs | 1 | 10:33 | 21:44 |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
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Prices train tickets Barcelona
No trip is the same. We are very aware of this and therefore offer a fitting rate for every travel situation.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Book in advance and save money!
Do you want to and can you book far in advance? Then choose the ticket with the lowest fare. The best rate for the price-conscious travellers.
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
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