There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Elne by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train (Renfe), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2h 9m€25–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 32m€16–37Drive 186.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Elnecar 186.9 km
2h 7m€31–44Train via Port-Bou
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Boutrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Elnetrain Ter
4h 17m€23–49Train via Port-Bou #2
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Elnetrain Ter
4h 22m€23–50
Barcelona to Elne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Elne is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Elne is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Elne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at ELNE - Route de Perpignan via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Elne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Elne via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Barcelona and Elne is 196 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Elne without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €24 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Barcelona to Elne, including transfers.
Barcelona to Elne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Elne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Elne is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Elne, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona Sants to Portbou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port-Bou to Elne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port-Bou to Elne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Sindbad
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Elne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - Bus Station.
Barcelona to Elne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Perpignan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Elne is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Barcelona to Elne.
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