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Travel from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya by train in 21 hours 28 minutes

If you want to know more about the journey from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya by train, look no further!

The average journey time from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya by train is 23 hours 11 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 21 hours 28 minutes. Around 9 trains per day travel the 536 miles (862 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes along the way to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya. You're likely to be travelling with AVE, Frecciarossa or Renfe to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. You can check prices from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya in our Journey Planner.

Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times, as well as tips on how to find cheap train tickets.

Trains to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya from Roma Tiburtina

First train

12:20

Last train

23:27

Departure stationRoma Tiburtina
Arrival stationBarcelona Plaça de Catalunya
Journey time

From 21h 28m

Distance

536 miles (862 km)

Frequency

9 trains per day

Changes

4 changes

Train and bus operators

BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, Itabus, Italo, OUIGO, Renfe, SNCF Voyageurs, Sagalés (Bus), Trenitalia

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya?

Want to know more about your journey from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya?

You can get from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya by train in 23 hours and 11 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 21 hours and 28 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya take?

The average journey time by train between Roma Tiburtina and Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya is 23 hours and 11 minutes, with around 9 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Is it possible to get a high-speed train from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya?

Yes, it is possible to travel on a high-speed train from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya. There are often different amenities available on board high-speed trains from Frecciarossa and Italo - take a look at the classes and onboard services. The fastest trip on a high-speed train can take 21 hours and 28 minutes.

What's the fastest journey time between Roma Tiburtina and Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya is 21 hours and 28 minutes.

What are the train times from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya?

Check out the next trains departing from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya for Tuesday 16th September 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
11:2012:0224h 42m, 4 changes
11:2012:0224h 42m, 5 changes
14:0013:5323h 53m, 6 changes
14:2013:5323h 33m, 5 changes
19:0018:5923h 59m, 5 changes
19:3317:2921h 56m, 9 changes
19:3317:3422h 1m, 7 changes
21:3118:5921h 28m, 6 changes
22:2720:5922h 32m, 7 changes

Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia and Intercity trains from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya

You can travel from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya on Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia and Intercity trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

Frecciarossa trains are Trenitalia's flagship high-speed trains, capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). The "red arrow" trains are distinguished by their comfort, their ultra-modern design and their reduced impact on the environment. All Frecciarossa trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi connection and 4 levels of service – Standard, Premium (with drinks and snacks served on arrival), Business (with drinks and snacks plus larger seats) and Executive (with Fast Track, access to FrecciaClub lounges in selected stations, and gourmet meals served to your seat). You can now also travel with Frecciarossa between Milan and Paris via Turin, Modane and Chambéry. The new Frecciarossa trains have 4 levels of service – Standard, Business, Executive and Meeting Room – and two types of carriage: Silence Area, for those who want to travel in total tranquillity, and Allegro Area, for those who want to chat with their fellow passengers.

Italo is a high-speed train operator that runs services between many of the major cities across Italy. All Italo trains are modern, air conditioned, and have free WiFi available for all travellers. There are four comfort classes, or "ambiances", as Italo like to call them – Smart (the cheapest price), Comfort (with wider seats and extra legroom), Prima (with a welcome selection of food and drink, fast track boarding and extra space), and Executive Club (with all Prima services, extra-wide seats, access to Italo Club lounges and personal entertainment screens at your seat).

Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.

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Trenitalia's Intercity trains run on standard lines outside the high-speed network, offering more than 90 trains a day that guarantee long and medium distance connections, ensuring wide coverage of the rail network. All Intercity trains are modern and comfortable with plenty of seats, retractable tables, power sockets, air conditioning, courtesy lights and plenty of luggage space. Intercity Night trains allow you to travel overnight in cabins with beds, berths or seating.

What Frecciarossa, Italo, AVE and OUIGO classes are there from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya?

Compare the different travel classes offered by Frecciarossa, Italo, AVE and OUIGO when travelling from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya.

What are the onboard services on Frecciarossa, Italo, AVE and OUIGO?

Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya.

LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?
  • You can take your bags on board Frecciarossa trains free of charge.
  • In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?
  • You can go to the FrecciaBistrò café-bar counter located in the middle part of the train to get snacks, main courses, and drinks.
  • You can also order your favorite meal from the comfort of your seat – go to the entertainment portal called FRECCIAPlay and use the EasyBistrò service or ask a member of staff.
  • If you travel in Premium Class, you’ll get a total of 4 food / beverage products is offered on board, including: sweet or savoury snack, welcome drink, small water bottle, 1 wet wipe.
  • Travellers in Business Class receive a food box containing 7 fresh food & beverage products differentiated according to the time of day, plus Illy expresso coffee.
  • If you travel in Executive Class, you’ll get unlimited drinks plus food from a rotating monthly menu where some meals were ideated by the renowned Michelin star chef Carlo Cracco.
WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?
  • You’ll find free WiFi on all Frecciarossa trains. Connect to their entertainment portal called FRECCIAPlay and choose from a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news, eBooks, games, music, and podcasts.
  • You can also use the FRECCIAPlay portal to get the latest updates on your journey, as well as book other services that will help you reach your destination.
ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?
  • Children under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (Frecciarossa’s standard fare).
  • Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off.
  • Bimbi Gratis offer: You can also get free travel for children under 15 plus 40% off Base tickets for adults, if you’re travelling in a family group of 2 to 5 people (including at least one adult and one child). 
ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?
  • You can travel with your bike for free on all Frecciarossa trains provided it’s not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm.
  • Your bike must be disassembled or folded and stored in a bag in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
PetPetCan I bring pets on board?
  • Dogs, cats and other small pets can travel for free in a carrier with maximum dimensions of 70x30x50 cm (maximum one per passenger).
  • Bigger dogs can travel for only 5 € from Sunday to Friday, and for as little as 1 € on Saturday.
  • Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

If you need to request special assistance, you can call: the toll-free number 800 90 60 60, which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).

InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets you can find at your seat.

LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?
  • You can take your bags on board Italo trains free of charge.
  • If you have a small bag or backpack, you can place it under your seat. If you’re travelling with a larger bag, you can place it on the luggage racks above your seat.
  • In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. However, if you travel in Italo Smart, your bags must not be larger than 75 x 53 x 30cm.
RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

While there’s no bar or restaurant carriage on Italo trains, you can use the vending machines on board to get snacks and drinks during your journey.

WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?
  • Italo trains offer free WiFi and a free entertainment portal called ItaloLive, where you can choose from a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news, eBooks, games, music, and podcasts.
  • You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?
  • Children aged 0-3 travel for free on Italo trains if they don’t occupy a seat. However, if an adult travels with more than one child aged 0-3, they will need to pay for a seat.
  • Children aged 2-14 get 50% off the Flex fare if they’re travelling in Italo’s Smart Class.
ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?
  • You can travel with a folding bike if it’s stored in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
  • You can travel with a traditional bike if it’s disassembled and placed in a bag that is not larger than 80 x 110 x 40cm.
PetPetCan I bring pets on board?
  • Pets under 10kg can travel for free on all Italo trains provided they’re placed in a carrier or cage.
  • Pets over 10kg will need a ticket to travel with you. They must also be kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility are available on Italo trains. They’re usually located next to an accessible toilet. All accessible toilets also have tactile and Braille signs.

InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

Air-conditioning is available on all Italo trains, as well as at-seat power sockets.

LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?

With AVE, you can travel with up to 3 pieces of luggage that do not exceed 290 cm and 25 kg. In total, the maximum measurements of each piece of luggage are 85 x 55 x 35 cm. Musical instruments also count as hand luggage as long as they do not exceed the dimensions 30 x 120 x 38 cm and are stored in a case.

RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

If you’d like to stretch your legs and grab a coffee during your journey, AVE trains have an onboard bar carriage serving drinks and snacks. If you’d prefer to stay in your seat, AVE staff sell food and drinks from a trolley that will pass through the train during the journey.

WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

On AVE trains, you can take advantage of PlayRenfe – their free WiFi and entertainment service. Giving you access to exclusive content and fast connection speeds, PlayRenfe can be downloaded from the app store on your phone. Once you’re connected, you can access the PlayRenfe portal, where you’ll find exclusive live sport, news, films and TV series.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

Children under 3 years old travel for free with AVE, as long as they do not occupy a seat and have their free child ticket. Children from 3 to 14 years old can take advantage of a 40% discount on ticket prices.

ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

On all AVE trains, each passenger can take one bicycle or scooter on board, as long as it’s folded and carried inside a case. Also, the pedals must be removed and handlebars turned 90 degrees. Lastly, if the sum of the dimensions of the case is less than 180cm, it is considered as hand luggage. However, if it’s bigger, it will be considered as special luggage (max dimensions 120 x 90 x 40 cm).

PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

With AVE, you can travel with a pet as long as it weighs no more than 10 kg and travels inside a cage or carrier (60 x 35 x 35 cm). Your pet must have their own pet ticket, unless you’re travelling with a Premium ticket, in which case the pet ticket is free. Guide and assistance dogs travel for free.

WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

AVE offer a free assistance and care service for people with reduced mobility. To request the service, passengers should contact AVE directly.

LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?

One piece of hand luggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin luggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus.

RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains.
On OUIGO trains in Spain: OUIBAR is located in coach 4 of each train and offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, plus snacks.

WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services.
For OUIGO trains in Spain: Passengers under 12 pay €5 per ticket for all journeys.

ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport.

PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.)

WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart).

How do I find cheap train tickets from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya?

If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.

1. Book in advance

The price of train tickets from Roma Tiburtina to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya starts at § one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Most train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months ahead of time, so if you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find cheaper tickets.

2. Be flexible with your travel times

If you can, consider travelling outside of 'peak hours' (generally between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays) as many train companies increase their ticket prices during these commuter times.

3. Buy a rail pass

If you're visiting multiple locations on your trip, buying a rail pass can be cheaper than buying individual tickets. We're official retailers of Interrail Passes that are valid for travel within one country or multiple countries across Europe.

4. Choose a slower or connecting train

On some busier routes, you might have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have some extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare.

5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts

Many train companies in Europe will often run sales on tickets throughout the year or offer discounts to senior/youth/group travellers, so keep an eye out!

6. Take a night train

Save on accommodation and use the night to travel by sleeper train to your next destination.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

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