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Cordoba to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Cordoba to Barcelona? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from £34.66, with the typical price for this route being about £45.91. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Mon, Sep 1
    From £34.66
  • Tue, Sep 2
    From £69.90
  • Wed, Sep 3
    From £69.90
  • Thu, Sep 4
    From £69.90
  • Fri, Sep 5
    From £69.90
  • Sat, Sep 6
    From £69.90
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    From £69.90
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15:22
Cordoba-Center
21:24
Barcelona-Sants
6h 2m, No directrenfe
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16:28
Cordoba-Center
21:34
Barcelona-Sants
5h 6m, No directrenfe
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17:04
Cordoba-Center
21:58
Barcelona-Sants
4h 54m, Directrenfe
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17:11
Cordoba-Center
22:28
Barcelona-Sants
5h 17m, Directiryo
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17:28
Cordoba-Center
22:33
Barcelona-Sants
5h 5m, Directrenfe
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18:46
Cordoba-Center
23:59
Paris
5h 13m, Directrenfe
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Cordoba to Barcelona Train Route Details

The Cordoba to Barcelona train ticket is typically from £34.66. The average travel time is 4h 52m, covering a distance of approximately 440 miles. There are usually 17 daily trains provided by renfe, iryo. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.
First train
First train
06:45
Last train
Last train
18:46
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 52m
Distance
Distance
440 miles
Price
Price
From £34.66
Train Operators
Train Operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

With the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25. This card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. Enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children are allowed to select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or request refunds based on the ticket type, which may involve a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the rules for changes and refunds.

Onboard Renfe trains from Cordoba to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Cordoba to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Cordoba to Barcelona, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Cordoba to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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