There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to La Ciotat by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
6h 11m€73–119Bus via La Ciotat
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 15m€51–97Drive 535.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to La Ciotatcar 535.9 km
5h 9m€85–123Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train, line 352 bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain
- Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus
5h 16mBus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Marseillebus FlixBus N708 / ...
9h 4m€52–88Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
- Take the train from Antibes to Toulontrain
7h 22m€68–257
Barcelona to La Ciotat by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to La Ciotat is to bus via La Ciotat which costs €50 - €100 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to La Ciotat is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at République via Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at La Ciotat via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Barcelona and La Ciotat is 569 km. The road distance is 535.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to La Ciotat without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Barcelona to La Ciotat, including transfers.
Barcelona to La Ciotat bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to La Ciotat train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to La Ciotat is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via La Ciotat, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and La Ciotat, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles twice daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €20–150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotat
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Antibes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotat
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Antibes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Antibes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 04 42 08 90 90
- Website
- laciotat.rtm.fr
Bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to République
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- laciotat.rtm.fr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Barcelona to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to La Ciotat bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Barcelona to La Ciotat train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to La Ciotat is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Barcelona to La Ciotat.
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