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El Prat Airport to Barcelona-Sants Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from El Prat Airport to Barcelona-Sants? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as £4.80, with average prices for this route around £4.80. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
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05:40
El Prat Airport
05:57
Barcelona-Sants
17m, DirectRodalies
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06:08
El Prat Airport
06:28
Barcelona-Sants
20m, DirectRodalies
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06:38
El Prat Airport
06:58
Barcelona-Sants
20m, DirectRodalies
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07:08
El Prat Airport
07:28
Barcelona-Sants
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07:38
El Prat Airport
07:58
Barcelona-Sants
20m, DirectRodalies
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08:08
El Prat Airport
08:28
Paris
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El Prat Airport to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

For the route from El Prat Airport to Barcelona-Sants, train tickets usually start at £4.80. The trip takes about 17m on average, covering around 7 miles. Rodalies typically runs 37 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
05:40
Last train
Last train
23:38
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
17m
Distance
Distance
7 miles
Price
Price
From £4.80
Train Operators
Train Operators
Rodalies

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Onboard Renfe trains from El Prat Airport to Barcelona-Sants

Renfe trains, particularly AVE models, offer four service categories based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular commuters or budget-conscious travelers, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking extra comfort, with 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.

El Prat Airport to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

When traveling from El Prat Airport to Barcelona-Sants, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

El Prat Airport to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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    Book in Advance

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    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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