The average train between Barcelona and Salou takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Salou. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Barcelona and Salou. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Salou at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Salou. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Salou station via Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Barcelona to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia station.
Barcelona to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Tarragona station.
Book your Barcelona to Salou train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Barcelona and Salou is 92.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragona every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.