There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to El Castell by train, bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosatrain R16
- Take the bus from L'Aldea Cruce Estació to El Castellbus
4h 33m€17–38Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragonabus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to El Castellbus
4h 51m€31–48Drive 205.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to El Castellcar 205.9 km
2h 16m€34–49Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Ulldeconatrain Re
4h 41m€27–39Bus via Vilanova i la Geltrú
- Take the bus from Barcelona - Gran Vía, 588 to Vilanova i la Geltrú - Pobles d'Espanyabus
- Take the bus from Vilanova i la Geltrú - Pare Garí to Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragonabus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to El Castellbus
6h 19m€19–41
Barcelona to El Castell by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to El Castell is to train and bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to El Castell is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to El Castell. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia and arriving at El Castell via Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to El Castell. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia and arriving at Ulldecona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Barcelona and El Castell is 211 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to El Castell without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €16 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Barcelona to El Castell, including transfers.
Barcelona to El Castell bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia station.
Barcelona to El Castell train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to El Castell is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and El Castell, Catalonia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to El Castell via Tarragona in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Ulldecona once daily. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to L'Aldea-Amposta-Tortosa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Ulldecona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from L'Aldea Cruce Estació to El Castell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Tarragona to El Castell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–23
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Tarragona to El Castell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–23
- Website
- HIFE
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–26
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
- Phone
- +34 93 893 70 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Garraf
Bus from Barcelona - Gran Vía, 588 to Vilanova i la Geltrú - Pobles d'Espanya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Bus Garraf
Bus from Vilanova i la Geltrú - Pare Garí to Estació d'Autobusos de Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Bus Garraf
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to El Castell bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Tarragona station.
Barcelona to El Castell train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ulldecona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to El Castell is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Barcelona to El Castell.
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