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Barcelona to Salamanca Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Barcelona to Salamanca? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from AU$ 59.21, with the typical price for this route being about AU$ 154.92. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Thu, Sep 4
    From AU$ 59.21
  • Fri, Sep 5
    From AU$ 134.81
  • Sat, Sep 6
    From AU$ 134.81
  • Sun, Sep 7
    From AU$ 134.81
  • Mon, Sep 8
    From AU$ 134.81
  • Tue, Sep 9
    From AU$ 134.81
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    From AU$ 134.81
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07:00
Barcelona-Sants
13:53
Salamanca-La Alamedilla
6h 53m, No directRENFE
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07:00
Barcelona-Sants
13:53
Salamanca
6h 53m, No directRENFE
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08:00
Barcelona-Sants
14:23
Salamanca-La Alamedilla
6h 23m, No directRENFE
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08:00
Barcelona-Sants
14:23
Salamanca
6h 23m, No directrenfe
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08:00
Barcelona-Sants
16:19
Salamanca
8h 19m, No directRENFE
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08:00
Barcelona-Sants
16:19
Paris
8h 19m, No directRENFE
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Barcelona to Salamanca Train Route Details

For the route from Barcelona to Salamanca, train tickets usually start at AU$ 59.21. The trip takes about 5h 26m on average, covering around 654 km. renfe, RENFE typically runs 14 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
07:00
Last train
Last train
17:25
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 26m
Distance
Distance
654 km
Price
Price
From AU$ 59.21
Train Operators
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Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.

Spanish train offers

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona to Salamanca

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona to Salamanca Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Barcelona to Salamanca, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Barcelona to Salamanca Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60-90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return ticket

    Buy a Return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outward and returning journeys, cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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